Herbert Ray Wheeler

Herbert Ray Wheeler obituary

Herbert Ray Wheeler

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Herbert Wheeler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Feb. 23, 2026.
Herbert Ray Wheeler passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 66. Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife Philippa Morgan Wheeler, one son Micheal McFarland and two stepdaughters Demetris Boyd and Shantone Cambridge, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, his mother Irma Wheeler, one brother Jimmy Wheeler, 4 sisters Annette Wheeler, Patrica Tardo, Delores Matthews, and Tanicka Ally. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father Wade Wheeler, grandparents Hattie & Lonnie Barnes. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on February 23, 2026, for 10:00 a.m. at Greater Little Rock Baptist Church, 10201 Dwyer Rd., New Orleans, LA, 70127. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Pastor Quinton Barrow, officiating. Interment will follow at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Dr, Slidell, LA 70460. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504)282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.

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34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA 70460

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