1930
2016
7414 Old Lee Highway
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Jack Manis Wheeler, 85, of Apison, Tennessee, died on Monday, January 18, 2016, in a local hospital.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Suzanne Wheeler, his parents, A. H. and Cora Wheeler, a brother, John Wheeler and a sister, Betty Wheeler Brooks.
Jack is survived by his wife of 66 years, Nellie Ruth Glover Wheeler, a daughter, Cindy Annette (Ron) Stulce, a sister-in-law, Nona Wheeler, four step grandchildren, fourteen step great grandchildren, and many cousins, nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Jack was a partner in Wheeler Farms, served as a director of Southeastern Farmers Co-op, a lifelong director of the Farm Bureau and was inducted into the Agriculture Hall of Fame in 1994. He was an active member and Trustee of Apison Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at Apison Baptist Church with Rev. Tylan Blansit and Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Plowman Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home and from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Jill Wheeler Memorial Nursing Endowment at UTC, Apison Baptist Church Building Fund or to the charity of one's choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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January 20, 2016
John Smedley Sr.
Neallie Ruth,I am so devastated to learn of Jacks passing. I have never known many respectable and honest people, but I believe jack was amoung the top few . I know GOD will look over and protect you and your family, and bring peace to you and yours. GOD be with you through it all .John & Shirley Smedlely Cleveland tn 37323 .
January 20, 2016
Nellie Ruth, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved his kind and gentle spirit, and the way he had of making everyone around him feel special. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Gaila & Bob Pettway, Linnie & Wayne Peters
January 20, 2016
Ronda, Robert & Mary Businda
Miss Nell and Cindy, we are SO sorry for your loss! May the presence of our savior Jesus Christ be ever tangible to you during this time. We love you & pray God's peace, strength & love.
January 19, 2016
Lori Lively-Stiers
Nellie Ruth, so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. He was one of the best and will be greatly missed.
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