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James Wheeler Obituary

Wheeler Jr., James "Goo-Goo" 59, a lifelong Gary resident departed this life on Friday April 1, 2011. He was a member of New Hope M. B. Church. James was a 1969 Graduate of Roosevelt High School, an employee of Mittal Steel and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. James is preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Wheeler; 1 son James Wheeler III; 3 daughters Josephine Wheeler, Corrine (Lontay) Ashe, and Diana Stewart; 2 sisters Diane Wheeler and Tamqua Zeigler; 1 brother Ronald (Kathy) Wheeler and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 12-8:00 p.m. Family hours 6-8:00 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral service Friday, April 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope M.B. Church 2307 Rhode Island Street. Rev. Sieon Roberts officiating. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 6, 2011.

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Loretta Wiley/Hayes

April 14, 2011

Diane,
God Bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow.

Loretta Wiley/Hayes

April 14, 2011

Dorothy,
Sending my prayers in times of comfort. May God Bless You and Family.Your friend Loretta.

IONE (DUCKIE') WILEY-TAYLOR

April 13, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Gwen Starks

April 12, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Gwen Starks

Bernita Drayton

April 9, 2011

Diane,
May God watch over you and your family during this trying time. My prayers are with you.
Love you,
Bernita

April 9, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

diane williams

April 9, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Renae Jackson

April 8, 2011

My prayers are with you. God will give you the strength and comfort you need in your time of sorrow. Dorthy I love you, if you need anything call me.
Sis. Renae Jackson

April 8, 2011

My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to strengthen you during time season.

~Bernice Hemphill

April 8, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mae Hall

April 7, 2011

To the family of Bro.James Wheeler,You are in our thoughts and prayers."Mae Hall &Family

Maureen Williams (Upshaw)

April 7, 2011

Dorothy and Family,
My prayers are with you all. My GOD give you the comfort you may need in days to come.

April 7, 2011

To Mrs.Dorthy and family our prayers and thoughts are with you all as you journey through this most trying time in your lives, Mr. James is and will always be in our hearts. You will remain in our hearts and prayers.

Sincerley,
Your neighbors The Smith Family

Erica Scott-Groce

April 7, 2011

To the Family of James Wheeler, I will pray your strength through this trying time and just know that your comfort comes from the Father who sits high and looks low. Bless you all.

April 7, 2011

To the Family of James Wheeler. May God Bless you in your time of need. May thoughts and prayers are with you. Pamela Brewer and Family. (Indpls,In)

Ken & Jodi Stewart

April 7, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Anna Theus

April 7, 2011

Dorothy, The Wheeler Family & The Lucious Family,
One day we'll all be done with the troubles of this world.....Until then, God gives us each other to lean on. The entire Henderson family is thinking of you during this time, and praying you'll find comfort knowing that Goo Goo is home now, free, and at peace in the presence of God.
Anna T. (Henderson) Theus & The Henderson Family

Alanté Luckett

April 7, 2011

Dorothy wheeler, i'm sorry for your lost. u r in my prayers!

Dorothy Robinson

April 7, 2011

Dorothy,
May the LORD comfort and strengthen you is our prayer.
Billy & Dorothy Robinson

Louis & Rosemary Meux

April 6, 2011

To Diane, Ron, Kathy, and the entire Wheeler Family,
As the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by God's everlasting love. For earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

April 6, 2011

Dear Dorothy and Wheeler Family
My deepest condolences goes out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love Carell Hampton and Family

April 6, 2011

TO RONALD AND DIANE AND THE WHEELER FAMILY, GOO -GOO WILL TRULY BE MISSED OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU , AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU STRONG

FROM
MICHAEL B. KIZER
AND THE KIZER FAMILY
GARY, IN.

April 6, 2011

Dear Dorothy and Wheeler Family,
Just wanted to let you know that We are praying for all of you. My mother(Flora Sue Wheeler) and your Daddy(Uncle MannyCat) are brother and sister. We are your Muncie,Indiana family and we love all of you. Jackie Allen and Family

DELL PAXTON

April 6, 2011

KEEP YOUR HEAD TOO THE HILL.IM PRAYING THAT YOU WILL FIND COMFORT IN YOUR HOUR OF NEED.I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.STAY ENCOURAGE.

Bonnie Holden

April 6, 2011

Dorothy I know it is difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,looking back in memory may help comfort tomorrow. Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away. He's Resting, May God Bless You & Family for Love&Strenght

Belinda (Hall) Williams

April 6, 2011

To Dorothy and the Wheeler family, may GOD hold you and your family close during your time of sorrow. Your friend, Belinda Hall

April 6, 2011

May God Bless the Family....Jim was fun to work with and his laugh would always put me in a good mood....he will surely be missed! David Giuffrida..Valparaiso

JIMMY COOK

April 6, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

MARLON COURTNEY SR

April 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

mike robinson

April 6, 2011

may god bless your family...jim was one of my favorite coworkers and a good friend i miss him allready his laugh would light up a room...

Charles King

April 6, 2011

Jim and I started together at LTV Steel in the late 90's, He was a dedicated co worker who had a gentle soul and hearty laugh. He "WILL" be missed. your friend and fellow A turn buddy Charlie King

shedrick Davis

April 6, 2011

Diane: May the Lords comfort surround you and your loved ones at this time. Please know that I am praying for your continued strength as you go thru this trial of life. Let the Lords peace be with you. Shedrick "Petey" Davis

Debra Raspberry

April 6, 2011

To Dorothy Wheeler and the entire family of James Wheeler Jr. I send my prayers of comfort and peace during your time of bereavement. Know that God has all life and death in His hands. I love you and will continue to keep you in prayer.

Love,

Dee Dee

vincent blakemore

April 6, 2011

faith faith faith just a little bit a faith you dont need ahold lote just uses what you got to my friend dorthy hold on i love you and you know that the lord dont make know mistake

April 6, 2011

Our Prayers are with you and family at this time God Bless You All Golden Family

Jeanie Jackson

April 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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