Obituary of Edward L Wheeler

Edward Lee Wheeler, 73 of Sapulpa, OK died September 10, 2017 in St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born October 1, 1944 to Hubert and Ola Kate Wheeler in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Edward was an operator/upkeep at Liberty Glass (St. Gobain) and he retired in 2005.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He was a simple man who loved his family.

Edward was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Naoma Wheeler; parents Hubert and Ola Kate Wheeler; brothers Billy Ray Wheeler, Fred Wheeler, and David Wheeler; and sister Denise Wheeler.  He is survived by Margaret (Bud) Frost; Carol (Jim) Watters; Randy (Debra) Wheeler; and many more extended family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 13, 2017 with burial in South Heights Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 10 am – 8 pm Tuesday with the family present from 6-7 pm to greet friends.

The family wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa for the wonderful care and kindness shown to the family at the loss of their brother.  Thank you to the Sapulpa American Legion for their kindness and for the wonderful food your provided.  Thank you to Pastor Greg Hurst of Dripping Springs Church for his kind words and for officiation Edward’s service.

The family has entrusted the services to Green Hill Funeral Home.  400 E. Teel Rd. Sapulpa. 918-224-2312/www.greenhillok.com