Born Nov. 29, 1942, he was the son of the late Doc and Myrtle Wheeler.

Butch was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty-Jo Wheeler; oldest son, John Douglas Wheeler; brothers, Billy and Bernard Wheeler; and sisters, Sis Beverly and Alice Clark.

Butch was a member of First Brethren Church of Buena Vista. He retired from Bonded Fibers and was a lifetime member of Buena Vista Rescue Squad where he received many awards. He loved sports, gardening and outdoors. He spent the past year at Shenandoah Health & Rehab where he connected with old friends and a staff who loved him as their own. A very special roommate, Dallas Irvine, watched over him. We are grateful to them all.

Surviving are his son, Chris Wheeler (Nicole); daughter-in-law, Brenda Wheeler; grandchildren, Derrick Wheeler (Kotty), Shane Wheeler and Cameron Wheeler; great grandchildren, Aiden, Koda, and Clara; brother-in-law, Larry Lawhorne (Debby); and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral was conducted Friday, Nov. 17, at First Brethren Church by the Rev. Adam Williams. Burial followed at Green Hill Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services. N-G