Born in Campbell County on May 29, 1926 he was a son of the late John D. Wheeler, Sr. and Augusta Watkins Wheeler. Wilson was an army veteran and retired from Lynchburg City Schools after teaching for over 30 years. When he wasn’t working or spending time with his family he could be found working on the family farm.
In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by two siblings, John D. Wheeler, Jr. and Roberta Adams.
He is survived by a son, Brian Wheeler and his wife Debbie of Rustburg; a brother, Royal Wheeler and his wife Jean of Blacksburg; his granddaughter, Gracie Mae; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Gentle Shepherd Hospice, especially Mackenzie Lipscomb. They would also like to thank Christopher, Troy, Frank, Ryan, Rebecca, Zariyah and Pam with Generation Solutions for their care of Wilson.
A funeral service will be conducted 2:00 pm Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Rev. Ron Litten and Rev. Jennifer Vestal Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Family request that when attending the services that everyone wear a mask and to maintain social distancing.
In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to Bethany United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 327 Rustburg, Va. 24588 or Autism Speaks at autismspeaks.org.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family, (434) 239-0331.
