of West Helena, AR
September 18, 1934 - May 10, 2018
J.O. Wheeler, Jr. age 83, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his home. Mr. Wheeler was born September 18, 1934 in Doddsville, Mississippi to the late J.O., Sr. and Lula Wheeler.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen Stokes (Frank) of Rogers; two grandchildren, Amy Varela (Alexander) and Curtis Heidelberger; two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Reagan Varela; brother, Robert ''Buddy'' Wheeler (Pat) of West Helena; a special niece, Sherry Fraze; and a host of cousins and friends.
Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Joel Margaret Wheeler; his son, Wade Wheeler; and his fishing buddy, Jack Lewis.
A funeral service for J.O. Wheeler will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Brother Kirk Owens will officiate.
Pallbearers are Terry Nichols, Mike Reyna, Mickey Lederman, Arnie Fraze, Billy Jumper and Jerry McGrew.
Memorials may be made to Elite Home Health.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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5 Condolence(s)
DW
Sunday, May 20, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 “With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them.
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have
Mike and Jennie Jenkins
Friday, May 18, 2018
Karen...I am truly sorry for your loss...know that I am praying for you and your family...I have always thought the world of your mom and dad...They are wonderful people.. I know that he had accepted Christ as his Savior...I know your mom was waiting for him and they are young again and singing praises to the Lord...I know that Christians never say good bye for the last time..
Angela Lewis
Thursday, May 10, 2018
I am Jacks Daughter and I wanted to say how sorry we were to hear about J.O He will be missed for sure...He was such a big part of my Fathers life. Our prayers are with you and your Family.
Janie scaife
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Karen I am so sorry for you and your family at this sad time. Bud and I enjoyed so much spending time with sissy & jo and you kids. U and wade were just kids then. Love you and your family. We know sissy and J.O. are reunited, nothing would make either happier.
Clara McClure Williamson
Thursday, May 10, 2018
So sorry. I've known the Wheeler family my whole life. Memories of Mrs. Wheeler visiting my mom Dorothea McClure are some if my favorites. Sissie was special too. Buddy & family know my thoughts are with you in the loss of your brother. May God bless you all.