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Donald Ray Wheeler, Sr., age 81 of Monticello, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Monticello. He was born January 25, 1940, in Drew County, AR to the late Gus Wheeler and Myrtle Lucille Boone Wheeler. He was also preceded in death by a son, Donnie Wheeler and a grandson, Christopher Harris.
He was a retired paper mill employee and a Baptist. Donald's hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, camping, working with his tools and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed teaching his grandsons how to weld.
He is survived by his daughter, Angie Harris and husband Keanan of Warren; a special friend and caregiver, Margaret Boone of Monticello; two grandchildren, Jonathan Harris (Jordan) and Ethan Harris; and two great grandchildren, Faithlyn Harris and Madison Harris.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Union Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Mark Harris officiating. A come-and-go viewing following Covid-19 guidelines will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
He was a retired paper mill employee and a Baptist. Donald's hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, camping, working with his tools and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed teaching his grandsons how to weld.
He is survived by his daughter, Angie Harris and husband Keanan of Warren; a special friend and caregiver, Margaret Boone of Monticello; two grandchildren, Jonathan Harris (Jordan) and Ethan Harris; and two great grandchildren, Faithlyn Harris and Madison Harris.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Union Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Mark Harris officiating. A come-and-go viewing following Covid-19 guidelines will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.