William "Bill" Wheeler, Sr.'s Obituary
William Albert “Bill” Wheeler, Sr., 66, of Culpeper died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1951 in Oneida, NY to the late Alvin and Clara Foster Wheeler.
He enjoyed bowling at Mountain Run Bowling and being with his bowling friends. Together with his wife, Sarah (while struggling with cancer) started a business that has been growing, “New 2 U” thrift store in Madison, VA. This was like another child to him, wanting to see it grow and prosper and be able to give back to the community. Some of his greatest life achievements would be his work, having worked for Memco, Inc. for more than 30 years. Bill attended Woodville Baptist Church and believed helping others was the Christian thing to do.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Thompson Wheeler; two children, William Albert “Bill” Wheeler, Jr. and his wife, Angela of Shenandoah, VA and Carla Wheeler Shinaberry and her husband, Ashley of Deerfield, VA; two stepchildren, Travis L. Simmons of Broadway, VA, and Samantha M. Burgamy of Madison, VA; three siblings, Connie DeLeo and her husband, Jim of Clyde, NY, Evan Wheeler and his wife, Maria of Cicero, NY, and Sherry Wheeler of Oneida, NY.
Additional survivors include four grandchildren, Blake M. Wheeler of Shenandoah, VA, Brooke M. Wheeler of Shenandoah, VA, Hunter Burgamy of Madison, VA, and Hayden Burgamy of Madison, VA; one step grandchild, Courtney Shinaberry of Criglersville, VA; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Eva Marie Wheeler Kern.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Poe officiating.
If you would prefer to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please donate to Hospice of the Piedmont for the excellent care Bill received. 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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