Brian O'Neal Wheatley

Brian, 34, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday March 26, 2012. He was born of October 11, 1977 in Orlando, FL. He moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 14. Brian attended Charlotte Christian School and graduated with the class of ‘96 from Southpark Academy.

A self-employed salesman, Brian was a loving son, beloved brother, and dedicated father. With a heart of gold and a personality to match, he was deeply cherished with great friends and a loving family. A child at heart, children young and old gravitated toward Brian where they were unconditionally greeted with an infectious smile, a warm magical hug, and a pat on the back. An avid outdoorsman, hunting or fishing with the Carolina blue skies striking the horizon, and a slight chill to the air was Brian’s ideal day. For all those who knew Brian and for all the lives he touched, his presence will forever be missed.

Brian is survived by his father, O’Neal (Donna) Wheatley; his mother, Cynthia (Mark) Ellenburg; his daughter, Kristen Wheatley; sisters, Stephanie (Mark) McConahy, Katherine Wheatley and her daughter Hannah; and grandparents, Carl Swanson and Patsy Alcott. He was pre-deceased by his grandfather, Paul Alcott.

Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening, March 29, 2012 at Harry & Bryant Company, 500 Providence Rd., Charlotte. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 30th at St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Rd., Charlotte. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, in memory of Brian Wheatley, P.O. Box 241 Harborcreek, PA, 16421, or online at www.huntofalifetime.org.