James Carroll Wheeler

James Carroll Wheeler, 81 of Huntington, WV, loving father, grandfather, and brother went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 21, 2014. Jim was born October 4, 1932 a son of the late Owen and Louise Hatten Wheeler. He graduated from Ceredo-Kenova High School and attended Marshall College. Jim was a hard working family man and retired from Allied Chemical after many years of service. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Kenova where he had served as a Deacon. Jim was a member of O.E.S. Marcum Chapter #61 whose members will conduct a memorial service, at the beginning of visitation, at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Rollins Funeral Home. He was also a member of the Crescent Lodge # 32 A.F. & A.M. whose members will conduct graveside rites. Jim was interest in politics and was the Westmoreland Committeeman on the Wayne County Democratic Executive Committee and he also served on the State of WV Democratic Executive Committee. He was honored by his fellow Democrats as Wayne County Democrat of the Year. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol F. Ronk Wheeler; a grandson, Jon Suttles and a brother, Frank Wheeler. More than anything, Jim loved his family and spending time with them. He is survived by three beloved daughters, Mary Lou and Mike Davis of Huntington, Jacki Sue and George McKee of Ceredo and Joan Carol Wheeler of Huntington; his precious grandson sons, Jamie C. and Tara Suttles; Joe L. Suttles all of Huntington and Nick Davis of Hurricane; several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; his much loved brother and sister, Owen “Jack” Wheeler of Columbia, SC and Donna Jean Ball of Kenova; many loving nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Gloria Looney and her children, Karen and Kevin. He shared a strong friendship with Curt Hinkle and Nick Salyers with whom he worked together on many projects. Jim will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Kenova with Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Kenova, P.O. Box 475, Kenova, WV 25530. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort by visiting www.rollinsfh.com. Mr. Wheeler will be taken to the church one hour before the funeral.