Gregory "Greg" Wheeler

Gregory "Greg" Wheeler obituary, Newark, NJ

Gregory "Greg" Wheeler

Gregory Wheeler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perry Funeral Home - Newark on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Gregory Wheeler was born on June 2nd, 1957 in Newark, New Jersey. He was the second son of the late Florine and Willie Wheeler.
Gregory is survived by his sisters Lorine and Gail Wheeler, his brother Solomon Wheeler, his daughters Chanel Johnson and Irene Johnson, his grandchildren Akief Chania Jr., Timmy & Kiara Johnson, and Ciara, Jordan, Khalid & Maurice Young.
Greg will be in Heaven with his Mom & Dad, his brother Zachary Wheeler, and his sister Brenda Wheeler.
Gregory was always a hardworking man from a very young age. He shined shoes with his sister when he was around 8 or 9 years old. He worked at various car washes and he also worked in maintenance at Newark's Gateway Center.
R.I.P. Greg!
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