Michael Shane "Catdog" Wheatley

Michael Shane "Catdog" Wheatley obituary

Michael Shane "Catdog" Wheatley

Michael Wheatley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Michael Shane "CatDog" Wheatley, 55, of LaGrange, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home.

Michael was born March 10, 1970, and was a lifelong resident of LaGrange. He enjoyed fishing, was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, and loved being with his family and friends.

Survivors include his daughter, Skylar Wright and her wife Lori Wright of LaGrange; three sisters, Christy Hale and Terri Wheatley, both of LaGrange and Linda Hale of Standing Rock, AL; and his best friend of more than 40 years, Chris Young of LaGrange. He was preceded in death by his mother, Syble Brown Hale.

A memorial service is not being planned at this time.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckibbenfuneralhome.com

Claude A. McKibben and Sons Funeral Home of Hogansville is in charge of arrangements.

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

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