Thomas Henry "Tom" Wheeler, Jr., 84
Mr. Thomas Henry "Tom" Wheeler, Jr. age 84 of the Maggart Community passed away 4:05 a.m. December 2, 2022, at the Webb House of Smithville. Born in Cambridge, Maryland, he was the son of the late Thomas Henry Wheeler Sr. and Charlotte Hurley Wheeler.
He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1959. He worked in heavy construction most of his working career and was an operating engineer and crane operator often working many stories above the ground.
He was a member of Chestnut Mound United Methodist Church where he had taught Sunday School. He was a member of International Union of Operating Engineers and Am Vets.
He was preceded in death in addition to his parents by step-father, Gardner Wheeler; dear friends, Susie and Bill Handley; sister-in-law, Sandy Wheeler; brothers-in-law, James Dayton, Jack Staub.
He is survived by his wife of over forty-six years, Sarah Schroeder Wheeler; son, Thomas (Ella) Wheeler; daughter, Michele Mishko; step-daughter, Lisa (Mike) Richardson; two step-sons: Bobby (Janet) Marcie, Christopher Marcie; brother, Robert "Bob" Wheeler; two sisters: Dianne Staub, Becky Dayton; dear friend, Carroll (Joann) Handley.
Memorial services were held Sunday, December 11, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the Chestnut Mound Christian Fellowship. Bro. Dickie Johnson officiated. Military Honors were by the United States Marine Corps.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Am Vets Post 389, P.O. Box 93, Elmwood, TN 38560.
LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements. www.ligonbobo.com