Roger Lee Wheeler, age 89, born on May 19, 1933, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2022. He fought heart complications and lived through multiple heart attacks before God finally asked him to rest. God gave him to Ira Wheeler and Ettus Banks Wheeler, and a brother Larry Wheeler, who are now deceased.
Roger was born in Logan and moved to Beechie Fork in Alum Creek about five years later. He graduated from Duval High School in 1951 then went into the army, which paid for his way through college at Morris Harvey. He married Patsy Kidd on November 21, 1956. He started a career at Frankenbergers on Capitol St., became a buyer for Stone and Thomas, then a salesman for H.I.S. He won “Salesman of the Year” award. This was the first time it had been given. Patsy worked as his secretary and they traveled together.
He helped build the Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek. He was a charter member and taught the Youth Sunday School class. He was a great member of the community and the first president of the Alum Creek Lions Club. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy, of 65 years and his “little girl”, Nancy Matthews (John). He loved his nieces and nephews: Robbie Wheeler, Connie Wheeler, Jon Matthews (Anna), Michelle Means (Derrick), Larry Wheeler Jr, Dawn Miller, Denita Kayyali (Ammar), Danielle Wheeler (Rod), Ja Kidd, Jill Kidd, and Janai Kidd. And a special friend, Larry Pauley.
Funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, at Independent Missionary Baptist Church of Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent. Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 at the church. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek.
I am so sorry to hear about Roger passing but I know he is enjoying his Heavenly home. Roger and Patsy were my next door neighbors for many years and before that, my mother’s. Wonderful neighbors!!! Before my mother passed away Roger was always there for her and willing to help her and our family in any way he could. The world needs more people like Roger Wheeler. He will be missed by many.
With our deepest sympathy Patsy, for the loss of your dear Roger. You two made such a striking and sweet couple for so many years.
May God Bless and comfort you now and in the future without him by your side.
Love,
Marshall &Sandy (Madden) Pauley