of West Helena, AR
August 15, 1936 - July 6, 2018
Robert ''Buddy'' Wheeler, 81, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away July 6, 2018 at his home. Mr. Wheeler was born August 15, 1936 at Doddsville, Mississippi to the late J.O. Wheeler, Sr. and the late Lula Beatrice Jennings Wheeler. He was a Shriner, member of the Masonic Lodge of Helena, an Air Force veteran having served during the Korean War and a farmer that spent his entire life working the family farm.
Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Wheeler; one son, Lyle Wheeler (Lisa) of West Helena; daughter, Vicki Burnett (Robert) of Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Brittany Doyle, Caroline Wheeler, John Burnett, Jesse Burnett and Jay Burnett; one great-grandchild, Porter Doyle; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, J. O. Wheeler, Jr.
Visitation for Robert ''Buddy'' Wheeler will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the UAMS Cancer Institute. You can go online at www.giving.uams.edu and designate the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute-General Research Endowment as the recipient; or by phone (501)-686-8200.
Buddy was also a passionate dog lover. Memorials to the Humane Society of the Delta ( www.humanesocietyofthedelta.org or by mail-P.O. Box 3218, West Helena, AR 72390) would be a great way to honor him also.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena will direct (870) 572-2571.
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14 Condolence(s)
DW
Friday, July 27, 2018
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Janie scaife
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
Tony Brown
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Sorry for your loss. I hope you can excuse me. With my depression I embarrass myself at funerals. Please.
Missy Ishmael
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Pat, Lyle, Vickie and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I’ll sure miss seeing Buddy drive by and wave as he checked his crops.
Gayle and Kenny Keirsey
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Pat, We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God to give you and your family strength and comfort during this sad time. Gayle & Kenny Keirsey
Roland "Zeke" Wheeler
Saturday, July 7, 2018
So sorry to hear about my 1st cousin Buddy! My dad, Wallace Andrew Wheeler and Buddy's dad, J.O. Wheeler, Sr. were brothers. The last time I saw him and Pat was at the reunion at Joicy's home in Alabama. I have great memories of Buddy flying his plane over the mighty Mississippi River and doing a few touch and go landings with me as a happy passenger on the levee! God be with all the family during this time of loss!! To all of Buddy's family.....if you are ever in Southern California area, call or text me and come for a visit.
Zeke & Terri Wheeler
760.409.7630
ZekeTerri@Team-Wheeler.com
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Pat, and Family, Henry and I are so sorry to hear about Buddy. He fought a good fight, and we know he will be missed by everyone that was bless to have him in their life. We will keep you all in our prayers, and ask God to put his loving arms around you. Love Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Pat Williams
Friday, July 6, 2018
Pat - So sorry about Buddy. I know you both have been through such a hard time but try to remember the good times. Thinking of you -- Pat Wms.
Jesse E Porter
Friday, July 6, 2018
So sorry for the family's loss but we share the loss too. There are not many men like he was and I don't see any new ones fit to fill his place. The positive side is that there are so many memories that we can laugh and remember to help ease the loss.
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Martha Duke Manley
Friday, July 6, 2018
Pat and family,
May the passing time bring forth an abundance
of memories that will give you some peace.
Steve and Kathy Ragsdale
Friday, July 6, 2018
Lyle,
Steve and I are sorry for your loss...Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time...
May God Bless You All !
Kelley Taylor
Friday, July 6, 2018
Dearest Pat and Family , Mike and I are so sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts . No loss is greater than losing a lifetime partner and father . We hope peace for you in your time of grief
Much Love
Kelley and Mike Tatylor
jim mayer
Friday, July 6, 2018
Buddy was a friend to eveyone who met him. Always there for friends & family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Diane Mayer
Tim and Donna Johnson
Friday, July 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.