Carroll Ress Wheeler, 86, of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home. Born September 13, 1935 in Muhlenberg County, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He was a member of the Armed Forces (Army), and a coal miner as a surveyor with Peabody Coal Company. He loved fishing, gardening, wood-working, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loyal University of Kentucky Wildcat fan. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Greenville. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.J. Sr and Dimple Wheeler, two brothers Oscar and C.T. Wheeler and one sister Wanda Shearer.
Survivors include his wife Joyce of 62 years; children, Carol Ann (Charleston) Farber of Naples, Fla., Tammie (George) McCauley of Central City, Terry (Peggy) Wheeler of Hodgenville, and Perry Lee (Melissa) Wheeler of Franklin; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Monday, July 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Garys Funeral Home in Greenville, with Rev. Charleston Farber and Rev. Jeremy Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.garysfuneralhome.net
