Roger Mills Co. - Obit for John Calvin Wheeler

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Obit for John Calvin Wheeler

John Calvin Wheeler was born May 29, 1891, near Sergent, Missouri.  The son of 
William and Sarah Wheeler, he departed this life January 6, 1961 at his home in 
Canadian, Texas at the age of 71 years and 8 moths.

He moved with his parents to Rankin, Oklahoma in 1913.  He was united in marriage 
to Myrtle Walters, March 28, 1915.  To this union five children were born: Elmo 
and Tony of Canadian, Texas; Paul of El Centro, California: Clyce of Tunic, 
Greece, and Mrs. Patsy Murray of Pampa, Texas.

Funeral services were at the First Baptist Church in Canadian of which he was 
a member.  Rev. Sanford Cole officiating.  He was laid to rest in the Canadian, 
Texas cemetery.

Pall bearers were his nephews Dow, Joe and Dillard Wheeler, Pete and Benny Burks 
and Bob Richardson.

His father, mother, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.  He 
leaves to mourn his passing his wife of the home address, five children, 14 
grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, one brothe Ben of Vinita, Oklahoma, three 
sisters, Mrs. Alice Moon of Bado, Missouri, Mrs. Molly Burks of Fullerton, 
California and Mrs. Grace Richardson of Reydon, Oklahoma.  A host of other 
relatives and friends.

Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok