Ronald “Red” Stanton Wheeler, 86, of Alum Cr
eek went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at home with his children by his side.
He was a millwright worker, an appliance repairman for Speed Queen and a member of Alum Creek Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
Red was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice K. Wheeler; and daughters, Betty Lou Cantley and Sheila Ann Cross.
He is survived by sons, Donald (Karen) of Alum Creek and Jonathan (Martina) of Cabin Creek; daughters, Sharon Lynn (Danny Joe) Thomas of Alum Creek and Victoria Sansom of Windsor, SC; sons in law, Roger Cantley of So. Charleston and Hershell Cross of Aiken, SC; sister, Barbara Anna Thewes of Ripley and brother, Gerald Wheeler of CA; 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Mike Wheeler, Keith Myers and Danny Joe Thomas for their care and help with Dad during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Boone Memorial Home Care, 260 Mall Road, Danville, WV 25053 or Dignity Hospice, PO Box 4304, 557 Main Street, Chapmanville, WV 25508.
Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek is assisting the family with arrangements.
I have lots of great memories of my dad (Gerald) taking us kids to visit “Uncle Red” he had such a kind soul he always made us feel welcome. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Melanie & Family