Michael Steven Myers “Big Wheel” Wheeler, 63, of Sod, WV passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at home on the banks of Coal River surrounded by his family and beloved pets.
He was a member of Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Mike had retired from the UMWA Local 17 District 1582, he was a former employee of Kanawha Glass in Dunbar and a member of the Boiler Makers Local 667 District 1582, an Ironworker, also worked at Burmingham Fastener and Danville Lumber.
“Big Wheel” loved to camp, hunt, fish and cook. He guided many camping, fishing and hunting trips for friends and family. He was an excellent outdoor cook and prepared many feasts while camping. Everyone always loved to camp and stay with Mike.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Jo Myers and sister, Valerie Thomas.
Mike is survived by his wife of 45 years, Melissa; children, Beth, Michele and Mikie; grandchildren, Jeremiah, Ethan, Emily and Damon; and “adopted kids” Jessica Powers of Wheeling and Paula Dunlap of Fairmont; brother, Keith Myers; and sister, Lisa Plybone.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mike often said that “Life was like pages of a book…gone before you know it.” Family and friends will surely miss Big Wheel, “Mr. Holy Moly” himself. We love you!
Though I can not be with you in your sorrow know that I am truly sad that you and your family have had to suffer such a loss. You have my prayers that God may help you through this and your grief be replaced by fond memories quickly.
Anyone wanting to bring food we will be gathering Friday after grave
side service at church of god. I think it’s called in alum creek. Thanks you everyone for your kind words. Dad was an amazing man
I honestly can’t find the words. Mike was truly family to me. Uncle Mike taught me so much. I will cherish every memory we made together.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Sending love and prayers
Melissa my heart is broken reading his obituary and I can’t imagine what your going thru. I’m so sorry for your loss and Big Wheel will be missed by everyone who knew him. I love you all so much
Dear Beth,I am so sorry for your loss..Please know that you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers..Love you bunches.
Our thoughts are with you Beth and all the Family Big Wheel will be missed He was a Wonderful Person and Heaven gained a great Man
Our Prayers are with you Beth and Family Big Wheel will be Missed was a Wonderful Person and Cousin Heaven gained a great Person
So sorry for your loss! I remember many fun times with this family! Love you all and may god bless each one of you with comfort and peace during this time of sorrow.
I have missed Big Mike ever since I moved away from there. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Now him and Spank and so many of the others can kick it up together again. So sorry for your loss Melissa, we will keep you and the family in our prayers! God bless you all.