Bobby Joe Wheeler

Bobby Joe Wheeler, age 74, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011. He was born August 29, 1937. Bobby retired from the Lee County Road Shop and Mohawk Rubber Co. He is survived by one son, Terry Wheeler of Marianna; best friend and former wife of twelve years, Diane Wheeler of Jacksonville; two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. After retirement, Bobby spent most of his time with his special great-granddaughter, Jasmine. Also surviving him are two brothers, Charles and James Wheeler; three sisters, Sue Brooks, Judy Anderson, and Ann Killett. A deep heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses, clergy, and staff of the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock for their compassionate and excellent care shown to each of them and to Bobby during this difficult time. Also, thank you to Brother Ben Leonard and Mrs. Joyce and Victory Baptist Church in Cabot, family and many friends for their continued prayers. Bobby will be cremated and buried at a later date in Lagrange Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Humane Society of South East Arkansas, P.O. Box 1227, Monticello, Arkansas 71657 www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.