GREENVILLE, KY., Carroll Ress Wheeler, 86, of Greenville passed away peacefully on July 7, 2022 at his home in Greenville, KY. Born September 13, 1935 in Muhlenberg County, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He was a member of the Armed Forces (Army), and a coal miner as a surveyor with Peabody Coal Company. He loved fishing, gardening, wood-working, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loyal University of Kentucky Wildcat fan and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Greenville, KY.
He is preceded in death by his parents O. J. Sr., and Dimple Wheeler, 2 brothers Oscar and C.T. Wheeler, and 1 sister Wanda Shearer.
Survivors include his wife Joyce of 62 years, 4 children Carol Ann (Charleston) of Florida, Tammie (George) of Central City, Terry (Peggy) of Hodgenville, Perry Lee (Melissa) of Franklin, 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 7 step-great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be July 10, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, July 11, 2022 at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, Ky with Rev. Charleston Farber and Rev. Jeremy Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net