William
Ellis Wheatley Jr., 87 of Athens, Alabama, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 at
Limestone Health Facility.
Mr. Wheatley was born October 9, 1934 in Limestone
County, he is retired from the Rockford Public School District in Rockford, IL.
There will be a 11am Graveside Service Thursday at Lentzville Cemetery with
Matt Taylor officiating. No visitation is planned. Spry Funeral Home in Athens
is directing.
Survivors: Wife, Josie Wheatley of Athens. Daughter, Barbara
(Douglas) Dirksen. Granddaughters, Alissa (Patrick) Cagney and Kimberly
(Robert) Rhodes. Great Grandson, Mark Rhodes. Sisters, Mattie Pugh and Myrtle
Medley.
Preceded in death by, Parents, W.E. and Elmira Wheatley. Sisters,
Ruthie, Wilma, Ali (Pat) and Sue. Brothers, Joe and Louis (Dean)
3 comments
Kenneth Fox
2022-01-19 14:19:08
Lee and family: I am sorry to hear about your father. You know where I'm at if you all need anything.
Dewayne and Sandy Waters
2022-01-22 20:05:21
So sorry to hear of Tom’s death. We found out about 30 minutes ago. We cherish the great memories of Tom’s years at Hanceville FUMC. He was a great man of faith, a dedicated community servant and a special friend.