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JOHN ALLEN "JOE" WHEELER, SR.
1926 -2017
John Allen "Joe" Wheeler was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 24, 1926 to Mamie Hallmark Wheeler and Hansel Wheeler.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He retired from the CSX Railroad after many years of service. Joe was an Ordained Deacon and Choir Director with the American Baptist Association. He was married for 72 years to Margaret Burnett Wheeler who preceded him in death.
Loving father to Margaret Jones, Sue Meyer, Wanda (Terry) Pennington, John Jr., and Anna (Jeff) Fair; and grandfather to 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel with Pastor Gordon Dillashaw officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be John Thompson, Bill Barrow, Joe Creel and Freddie Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be any railroad men present.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Thursday.
BAYVIEW FISHER-POU CHAPEL, 3351 Scenic Highway is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.bayviewfisher-pouchapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel & Bayview Memorial Park.
January 3, 2020
John Thompson
Good Friend Greatly Missed-Till we meet again RIP-01/03/2020
January 12, 2018
Mary Crimmins
Johnny, Mansie, Wanda, Sue and Anna I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Growing up across the street from you all on Beggs Lane I thought Mr. Wheeler was the nicest man. I remember him laughing at an article in the PNJ about some pictures of some DC officials with Beatles hair. Prayers for you all!
January 10, 2018
Hubert Gainer
Worked with joe at Goulding car shop great guy prayers go out to his family and friends. Hubert Gainer Lakeland, fla.
January 9, 2018
A great man that always had my respect. My prayers to the family for their loss.
January 8, 2018
Grandchild
Jeanne Kopf
Some bright morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
Love you PawPaw
January 8, 2018
Jeanne Kopf
Some bright morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
January 8, 2018
Jolene Patterson
I will always remember Mr. John with his sweet loving smile. I know he was welcomed into Heaven by my parents (Billy Mark and Carlynn Joseph). We lost a dear angel here, but Heaven gained one there. You will be missed. Prayers for the family.
January 8, 2018
John Thompson
Worked with John Wheeler (Joe) on the Railroad for a few years before he retired-He was a good friend and a Great Man.So sorry to hear of his passing-Prayers for the Family on their loss.
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