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In Memory of
James Robert "Bob"
Wheelon Sr.
Wheelon Sr.
1932 - 2017
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Obituary for James Robert "Bob" Wheelon Sr.
James R. “Bob” Wheelon, Sr., 84, of Frostproof, FL and formerly of Black Mountain, NC, passed away September 23, 2017.
James was born October 18, 1932 in Burke County to the late James and Rooney Wheelon. James was very active in the Black Mountain community for numerous years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Betty Wheelon; wife, Virginia Wheelon; and brother, Gene Wheelon.
James is survived by his son, James R. Wheelon, Jr.; daughter, Lisa Sheline (Danny); step children, Judy Castillo (David) and Gary O’Dell (Sandy); sister, Hazel Stephens; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 29, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:30pm at Harwood Home for Funerals with a celebration of life service immediately following.
Burial will be at Mountain View Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Vitas Health Care, 106 Medical Center Avenue, Suite 106, Sebring, FL 33870, Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, PO Box 235, Black Mountain, NC 28711, or Black Mountain Fire Department, 106 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
James was born October 18, 1932 in Burke County to the late James and Rooney Wheelon. James was very active in the Black Mountain community for numerous years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by the mother of his children, Betty Wheelon; wife, Virginia Wheelon; and brother, Gene Wheelon.
James is survived by his son, James R. Wheelon, Jr.; daughter, Lisa Sheline (Danny); step children, Judy Castillo (David) and Gary O’Dell (Sandy); sister, Hazel Stephens; 7 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday, September 29, 2017 from 1:00 to 2:30pm at Harwood Home for Funerals with a celebration of life service immediately following.
Burial will be at Mountain View Memorial Park.
Flowers are accepted and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Vitas Health Care, 106 Medical Center Avenue, Suite 106, Sebring, FL 33870, Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry, PO Box 235, Black Mountain, NC 28711, or Black Mountain Fire Department, 106 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
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Harwood Home for Funerals and Cremation Services
208 W State Street
Black Mountain
NC
28711
Fax: 828-669-4185
Mountain View Memorial Park
392 Tabernacle Road
Black Mountain
NC
28711
Fax: 828-669-4185