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Charlie "Red" Wheeler, Jr.

Passed 12/08/2021

Obituary For Charlie "Red" Wheeler, Jr.

PALMETTO - Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 132 Guidry Rd., Palmetto, LA for Mr. Charlie “Red” Wheeler, Jr., 80, who entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in the church cemetery.Pastor Darrell Sampson will be officiating the funeral service. Mr. Wheeler’s memories are being cherished by: three sons, Charlie V. Wheeler of Opelousas, LA, Gavielle Wheeler of Alexandria, LA and Remeek Wheeler (Erica) of Minot, ND; six daughters, Paris Stelly (Eugene) of Baker, LA, Neena Wheeler and Twanna Wheeler, both of Opelousas, LA, Charlene Jenkins (Patrick) of Zachary, LA, Evette Wheeler of Atlanta, GA and Sheren Sanders (Samuel) of Charlottesville, VA; fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.He is preceded in death by: his wife, Judy Mae Collins Wheeler, his parents, Charley Wheeler, Sr. and Mary Guillot Wheeler; three brothers, John, Joseph and Alton Wheeler; and four sisters, Rose Simmons, Doreatha Neal, Violet King and Thelma Lathan.Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at New Pilgrim Baptist Church.** Please be advised we will adhere to the safety measures and precautions provided by the state of Louisiana due to COVID-19. Masks are required for those who will be in attendance. **Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.comFord and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.


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My prayers are with each of you!

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Twanna, Neena and the Wheeler Family. Geralyn

Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to the Wheeler family. Ann Holmes

Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to the Wheeler family

Love you my family! I know what it is like! Praying for y'all! Love you uncle.Will miss you😢 Jeremy Brown.

My thoughts and prayers are with you,Evette, and your entire family. May God bring peace and comfort to you at this time.

Sheena Haynes

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family! "Pop" and "PawPaw" will definitely be missed. Nickie Wheeler

My sincere condolences to the Wheeler family on the loss of your father, grandfather and great-grandfather.—Yulonda Sano

May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time.

Paris, Charley and the entire Wheeler family our deepest condolences we send. You are very much so in our thoughts and prayers.

CJSimien/Family

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6 KJV Sorry for your loss. My prayers for strength are with you and your family.

MSG Johnson

Sis, we know your dad meant the world to you and your siblings. You talked about him all the time and what a blessing that was. We will always be just a phone call away. You probably won't, but please don't hesitate. Lean on us during this holiday season. May God continue to soothe the heavy hearts of you and your siblings. Blessings, Kevin/Tami 06-08

Family keep the positive memories alive of your dad and thank God for the blessings in your past, present, and future. Collins Family

Wishing you and your family healing and peace..we are only a phone call away!

The Mack Family

MSG G. Wheeler & Family,

Praying for your strength & peace during this difficult time.

COL Katrina Lloyd & Family

To a life well spent, rest in piece. Charlie your legacy is your beautiful family that you and Judy weaved together. Nine beautiful children who has made you proud. Children y'all have a dad who lived a full life. We are here if y'all need us for anything! Be strong and trust God during these difficult times. Dixon Family, Baton Rouge

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to the Wheeler and Sanders Family.

Vanessa Stampley - Round Rock, TX

"Please accept our deepest sympathies with the passing of your father. God in his mercy has ended his long suffering and called him home. May God's love and mercy comfort you and your family."

The Hadzic family

Extending our heartfelt condolences to the Family of Mr. Charlie "Red" Wheeler, Jr. Praying for peace to bring each of you comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Your Maringouin Family Ernest & Annie Mae Overton & Family Ginger F. Smith & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wheeler family. From Carroll & Effie James 🙏🏽 New Iberia,Louisiana.

My prayers goes out to the Wheeler family! So, Sorry for your loss! May God be with you in this sad time! Stay encourage!I will miss you uncle Charlie! Love you forever you niece Lashaunda Brown😘😘😢💝💝

Our prayers are with The Wheeler Family! Surely you will be missed by so many people. You all have my sincere condolences he was a good father in law to RIP (Daddy) that is what I called you. Fly high you have earned your wings. Mrs. Nashelette Young-Roberts

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was a neighbor for many years l. RIP Charlie🙏🏾

The Green Family

You will be missed Cuzin' "Chip"...but in a much better place now. As you were respected and looked up to by many, those values and attributes as a Man, Husband, Father, Uncle, Cousin, Friend and more will forever be imprinted in my memory. Missed but Never Forgotten.

John "Pepper" Edwards

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Ford & Joseph Funeral Home | Opelousas, LA

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