John Wayne Wheeler

John Wayne Wheeler obituary

John Wayne Wheeler

John Wheeler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ponders Funeral Home Melrose Chapel - Dalton on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Mr. John Wayne Wheeler, age 58, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Sunday, August 17, 2025 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born November 15, 1966 in Polk County, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father William Havens Wheeler.

He is survived by his son, Jonathan "Drew" Wheeler and Holly Paige Keener of Dalton, GA; grandson, Easton Cooper Harmon of Dalton, GA; mother, Gladys Wheeler of Ringgold, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, James Ben Wheeler(Evette) of Ringgold, GA, Jeffery Haven Wheeler(Sarah) of Rossville, GA; niece and nephew, Starsha Ensor(Rodney), Jacob Wheeler(Kolbee) of Dalton, GA; several great nieces and nephews.

At his request he will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Arrangements are by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, GA 30721. 706-226-4002.
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