Virgle Miles “Tiny” Wheeler, Jr., age 65, of Demorest, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Born on June 06, 1959, in Hiawassee, Georgia, he was a son to the late Virgle Miles Wheeler, Sr. and Arlissa Green Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler worked for many years at Kubota as a security guard and attended Clear View Baptist Church when he could.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Thompson Wheeler, one brother, and his four sisters.
Survivors include his sisters Linda Dyer of Hiwassee, Vickie Ledford of Murrayville, Georgia, and Joan Rodgers of Braselton; brothers David Wheeler of Demorest and Michael Wheeler of Hayesville, North Carolina; and several other relatives and friends.
Mr. Wheeler’s wishes were to be cremated.
The family will receive friends at McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 2 to 8 p.m.
The family of Mr. Wheeler would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff of Northeast Georgia Medical Center- Gainesville for taking care of Mr. Wheeler.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
