David Max Wheeler

David Max Wheeler, of Deer Park passed away January 14, 2016. He was born on December 28, near Ralls, Texas. He lived the majority of his life in Deer Park, Texas. David was an outstanding athlete at Ralls High School, and then continued his athletic career at Abilene Christian College. While at Abilene Christian College, he met and married his wife of 52 years Suzanne Wheeler.

David was best known for his huge heart and quirky sense of humor. He genuinely loved all he met and treated them with such high respect that he was known as a great gentleman. David loved his Dr. Pepper, and when not playing bridge, watching westerns and National Geographic. Ultimately he loved to watch his grandchildren play sports. David felt strongly about education, and he received multiple degrees himself. He gained great joy in teaching all of his students through the years.

David was called to Heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2016, from complications from a stroke suffered the previous week. He is survived by his spouse, Suzanne Wheeler of Deer Park, TX, sisters Linda Stem (Carl) of Overland Park, KS and LaWanda Neel (Gerald) of Lakewood, CO and close family friend, Karen Lilley. He is also survived by his four children and their spouses: Karen Harralson (Zach); Casey Wheeler (Sam Djilani); Greg Wheeler (Donna); Bradley Wheeler (Michelle); and twelve grandchildren: Dustin, Derek, Brittany, Mason, Marissa, Haley, Abigail, Brooke, Lila Belle, Victoria, Chloe and Ella.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am until 11:00am Monday, January 18, in the chapel at First Baptist Church Pasadena located at 7500 West Fairmont Parkway, followed by a service celebrating David's life at 11:00 am. A private burial will be held at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery with immediate family only.