Mr. Wheeler, a native of Marietta, had lived in Lincoln County most of his life. He had served in the U.S. Air Force. His father, Jon "Jack" G. Wheeler, Sr. preceded him in death.
He is survived by:
Mother: Frances Bentley Wheeler
Brother: John Wheeler, and wife Anne of Lincolton
Nephew: David B. Wheeler
Nieces: Jennifer Wheeler Ross, and husband, Ryan
Great- niece and nephew: Hailey and Adam Ross