Gregory E. Wheeler, Sr.

Gregory E. Wheeler, Sr. obituary, Cleveland, OH

Gregory E. Wheeler, Sr.

Gregory Wheeler, Sr. Obituary

Visit the Brown-Forward Funeral Home - Shaker Heights website to view the full obituary.

Gregory E. Wheeler Sr., age 74, retired Cleveland Police Detective, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. His parents, Elijah and Evelyn Wheeler, along with his brother, Aaron Wheeler, preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Jacquetta Diane Wheeler; sons, Gregory E. Wheeler Jr. (La Donna) and Jermaine Brown (Twila); daughters, Dr. Latia Phillips-Bey (Kumar), Sharisa Lee, Eboni Wheeler, Tamika Richards (James), Yasmin Blankenship, and India Blankenship; brothers, Rev. Charles Wheeler (Ramona), Elijah L. Wheeler (Allana), Reginald Wheeler (Kim), Kenneth, Rod, Thomas (Sabryna) and sister-in-law, Barbara Wheeler. Greg is also lovingly remembered by his 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Greg has entered eternal rest and now abides in the arms of the Lord. His love, strength, and legacy will forever live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

A Funeral Service will be held at New Community Bible Fellowship, 3557 Washington Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118 on Thursday, September 4 at 10:30 AM AND WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL ONE HOUR PRIOR TO THE SERVICE. FRIENDS MAY ALSO CALL ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 FROM 9AM-5PM AT BROWN-FORWARD FUNERAL HOME, 17022 CHAGRIN BLVD., SHAKER HTS., OH 44120.  Interment, Evergreen Cemetery.

Due to Greg’s medical and funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers, please donate directly on the DONATE link to help offset Greg’s funeral expenses. All proceeds go directly toward Greg’s funeral, and no fees are taken.

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

Brown-Forward Funeral Home - Shaker Heights

17022 Chagrin Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120

Make a Donation
in Gregory Wheeler, Sr.'s name

How to support Gregory's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Gregory Wheeler, Sr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more