Mr. Dirk D. Wheeler

Mr. Dirk D. Wheeler obituary

Mr. Dirk D. Wheeler

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Nov

5

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

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Nov

6

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

First African Baptist Church

Columbus, GA 31901

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Dirk Wheeler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Progressive Funeral Home - Columbus on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Mr. Dirk D. Wheeler passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to the late Robert Wheeler and Josie Gay Wheeler in Columbus, GA.

The Memorial Service for Mr. Wheeler will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First African Baptist Church. Visitation will be on Wednesday, 12 - 6:00 p.m. at Progressive.

There will be a Private Family interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Progressive Funeral Home staff is privileged to serve the Family of Mr. Dirk D. Wheeler.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

5

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Progressive Funeral Home

4235 St. Mary's Road, Columbus, GA 31907

Send Flowers

Nov

6

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

First African Baptist Church

Columbus, GA 31901

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.