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Kenneth Wheetley Obituary
Kenneth Marvin Wheetley, 64, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22, 2022, at his residence.
Born October 15, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Marvin Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Soles) Wheetley. On June 12, 1976, in Peru, Indiana, at the First Assembly of God, he was married to Debra Lynn Tyler, and she survives.
He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Peru Street and Sanitation Department. He enjoyed sitting in his bar room at home, working on cars, and going to car shows. Spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies, gave him great joy!
Survivors include his wife, Debra Wheetley, Peru; children, Stacey (Jason) Burke, Peru; Kenny (Amber) Wheetley, Macy; and Virginia Diane Wheetley (Tracy Smith), Evansville; grandchildren, Taylor Nice, Hunter Couchman, Dakota Couchman, Kyndal Wheetley, Malika Malone, Nyasia Malone, Zyaire Malone, Luna Drake, Addyline Burke, Hannah Grismore, Reece Grismore, and unborn granddaughter, Ameena Smith; brother, David Wheetley; three great-grand babies, Ryder, Emma, and Kenneth Mosley; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stephanie Sons; and brother, Jerry Wheetley.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home with Pastors Vince Darland and Bryan Rouch officiating.
Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday, at the funeral home.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.McClainFH.com.
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