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Charles Wheat Obituary
On November 19, 2010 the sky swept a light rain of joyful tears as God welcomed Charles Wheat of Oxnard to his side. Charles was a beloved husband, father, mentor and friend of the community. Known to most as simply Coach he stayed in the game until his health forced him off the field.
Charles is preceded in death by his mother Agnes Hazeldawn Wheat and his son Don Wheat. He is survived by Claudette Wheat his loving wife of 50 years, their sons Clifford Brown, Kevin Wheat, Kenneth Wheat, and Jon Wheat, his brother Edward Wheat and his family, his three grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.
In 1967 Charles became active in Southern California track and field as a volunteer official. A role and passion he continued until his death. He coached youth football in the Oxnard Area for more than 40 years starting with the Hueneme Rhinos and continued to the present team of The North Oxnard Warriors. He was a constant presence and supporter of Oxnard High School football and served as an unofficial guard at every home game since 1978. Coach was loved by all who knew him. We will miss you, Coach.
Memorial services will be held on Friday December 3rd at 11 a.m. at Church For The Nation, 270 West 5th Street Oxnard, CA 93030-7107 (805) 486-6222.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Charles Wheat Fund in support of the North Oxnard Warriors, his beloved football team, helping young people learn the fundamentals and benefits of team work through organized sports. Contact Chase Bank 741102 JP Morgan Chase Bank 1-800-935-9935. Contact Chase Bank for submission details.
Assisting the family with funeral arrangements is the Perez Family Funeral Home. Tel: (805) 983-3457 Please visit Charles' memorial at www.Camarillomortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Ambrose Sinsun
December 9, 2010
Claudette,im very sorry to hear of your lose.I remember our meeting and always will remember Chuck as a very giving person.Im retired and live in Las Vegas.Our old church friends keep me informed of the loses so ,God Bless You ,Ambrose Sinsun
David Lemos
December 2, 2010
Caring thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
David Lemos (mingo)
December 2, 2010
Coach wheat was my football coach in 1975 oxnard chiefs mity mites, coach always smiling during practice, teaching us how to play the game . i always looked forward to seeing coach at the ox high school games,,exchanging bear hugs with each other, as we havent seen each other in years .coach wheat your smile and guidance in life will always be rembered. my condolences go out to the Wheat family..Tim Benado
Liz Wilder
December 2, 2010
My sincere condolences to the Wheat family. Charles was a big Teddy bear, always smiling and happy and full of hugs and love for everyone, especially "his kids"in football!! I love you CLAUDETTE and family..God Bless
Eva Garcia
December 2, 2010
To The Wheat Family, When I heard I could not believe it. He was a Wonderful Man and a great Mentor. I learned so much from him. I thank him for everything he did for me. When my Brother Ruben died he was there for support and anything he could have did, and when David died he was also there. I will miss my Old Boss, I know he went straight to Heaven with the gates wide open for him. I live in Texas now. But he will always be in my heart...Eva Garcia
November 30, 2010
To the wheat family, our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time. Chuck and I worked to provide fields for his beloved youth football. He was all about the youngsters.
Dick Jaquez, Trustee
Oxnard Union HS District
Inez (Spates) Lanns
November 30, 2010
Coach Wheat was a very pleasant and cheerful man. He had a very kind spirit and was always very kind to my children. He gave AJ rides to football practice the year that he coached him, which meant a lot to us. It was always a pleasure seeing him at football signups, at the games and working with him in the snack bar over the years. He will be greatly missed by my family. Our prayers go out to thr Wheat Family.
~Inez (Spates) Lanns &
AJ, Alex & Imani Lanns
Andy Hooper
November 30, 2010
Coach Wheat was my first football coach 40 years ago for the Oxnard Chiefs. I remember it like it was yesterday...lots of good memories. Heartfelt condolences to the entire Wheat family.
Carl Moreno
November 30, 2010
Jon/Kenny and to the rest of the Wheat famila, my sincere condolences.
Oxnard Chiefs Forever!
Robert Quine
November 30, 2010
Such a good guy, he was always so friendly and fun to be around. I'm sorry to see him go. My heart goes out to the whole Wheat family.
Bless you
Robert Quine
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