Greg W. Wheeler

Greg W. Wheeler was born August 9, 1963 to Archie and Elaine (Byrd) Wheeler in Thomas, OK.  He passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, in Hinton, OK at the age of 56.  Greg attended school in Weatherford up through 3rd grade.  He started 4th grade in Hinton and continued there through graduation in 1982.  Growing up Greg worked alongside his dad on the farms.  After graduation he worked at Wheeler Chevrolet.  Greg worked as a mechanic for Cummins Auto Group for the last 30 years.  Greg married Tabatha Johnson on February 27, 1987 at his parents’ home in Hinton, OK.  He was a huge NASCAR fan and loved gardening and fishing.  He loved spending time on the South Canadian River with The Red Rock River Rats.  Greg was a very kind hearted man.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. 

Greg is survived by Tabatha Wheeler of the home in Hinton, OK, his mother, Elaine Wheeler of Hinton, OK, grandmother, Elsie Byrd of Sacramento, CA, siblings, Ronnie Wheeler and wife Sheri of Calumet, OK, Robin Ramming and husband Jason of Hinton, OK, and Emberly Van Huss and husband Chuck of Hinton, OK,

nieces, Lauryn Hamilton and husband Billy of Calumet, OK, Kayla Bowers and husband Brandon of Calumet, OK, Katie Ramming of Calumet, OK, Ashten Wheeler of Hinton, OK, Angela Ramming of Weatherford, OK, and Charlee Ann Van Huss of Hinton, OK, nephews, Noah Van Huss and Trysen Van Huss both of Hinton, OK, aunts and uncles, Myrtle Ann and L.B. Cummins of Hinton, OK, Carole and Fred Adams of Sacramento, CA, Jim and Peisha Byrd of Houston, TX, and Susan and Mike Holt of Sacramento, CA as well as a host of numerous great nieces and great nephews as well as other relatives and friends. 

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Archie Wheeler, grandparents, Charlie, Sr, and Opal Wheeler, and James Robin Byrd and uncle, Charlie Wheeler, Jr.

Services: 2 P.M. Friday. December 20, 2019, First Baptist Church, Hinton, OK

Officiating:  Rev. David Christensen and Rev. Keith Gillham

Burial: Hinton Cemetery, Hinton, OK under the direction of Hinton Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK  

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