Ken is survived by his beloved wife, Darlene Wheeler; daughters, Paula Wheeler, Pam Wheeler Mills and husband, David; grandchildren, Chelsea and Lamar Frisby, Andrew and Maria Mills, Lauren Heddin, Amanda and Josh Braddy; great grandchildren, Shylah Reagan Mills, Logan James Braddy, Tucker David Frisby, Ava Grace Heddin and Nora Gail Braddy; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Edna Wheeler.
Ken grew up in the Canton and Dallas area. He graduated from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church for over 50 years and most recently a member of Lake Point Church in Rockwall. He met and married the love of his life, Darlene Irby on May 26, 1961 at Bethel Baptist where 4 generations of his family attended. The couple had 61 beautiful years together. Ken had a lot of hobbies and interest but his love of music and his amazing ability to play the guitar led him to a career teaching and playing many genres of music throughout 60+ years. Where he met, taught and made many lifelong friends. Ken was a giving man and he gave to his community by protecting and serving as a Mesquite and Dallas Police Officer. Ken left the force and returned at age 40, making him at that time the oldest cadet to go through the police academy and was once again the top of his class. Of all the things he loved his pride and joy was his family and he loved them BIG. He was a Godly Husband, Daddy, and Patriarch of his family, building a firm foundation and Christian heritage that will serve his family well as they navigate through this difficult time. He will be dearly missed but live on in the memories of all that knew and loved him.
A family service celebrating the life of Ken M. Wheeler, 81, of Rockwall, Texas will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Haven of Memories Cemetery in Canton, Texas. Bro. Jerry Minx will be officiating.
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