Franklin D. “Frank” Wheeler, 81 of Halifax, NC passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC.
Frank was born January 7, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Garland Wheeler and Sarah Carpenter Wheeler.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Penny Wheeler Jennings, his sisters: Mary Nellie Wheeler Seward and husband Erby C., Ida Elizabeth “Liz” Fitts and husband Oliver; his brothers: Leon earl Wheeler, Harry Gene Wheeler and Garland Wilson Wheeler; his brother-in-laws: Charles W. Harlow and Charles Davis.
Frank was a member of Harvest Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Frank attended William R. Davie, helped organize Davie Volunteer Fire Department and was an avid hunter. He retired from JP Stevens and Bibb Company after 40 plus years of service.
Frank is survived by his wife Joan of the home; his special companion “Toby”; his daughter: Peggy Bulluck and her husband Bruce of Nashville, NC; son-in-law: David W. Jennings of Washington, NC; his sisters-in-law: Inez C. Wheeler and Sarah C. Wheeler of Roanoke Rapids, Marguerite B. Wheeler of Halifax, Yvonnie Davis of Newport News, Va and Barbara Harlow of Wilmington, NC; his grandchildren: Carla Leigh Freeman Moore, Leann Jennings Tucker and her husband Jake, Andrew Jennings and Melissa Jennings; his great grandchildren: Makaleigh Wynn Moore, Ryne Harlow Moore, Taylor-Jane O’Neil and Melody Annaleigh Tucker; and a special friend Lindburgh Harlow.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Harvest Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Norwood starling officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery in Weldon with Military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.