Major Joseph Marvin Wheeler, RET, 59, of Lexington, SC passed away on November 18, 2021. He was born in Columbia, SC on November 26, 1961. He was the son of the late Robert Evan Wheeler, Jr. and Betty Lou Clark Wheeler.
"Joey" is survived by his wife, Janolyn Atkinson Wheeler; son, Joseph Cruz Wheeler (Taren); daughter, Brittany Vasquez (Court); sister, Julie O'Neal (Shaun); step daughter, Jayla Keese (Tim); grandchildren, Blakely, Hartley, Harper, Hampton, Riley, and Braden; niece, Angelica Moses (Tyler), Alisha Maxon; and nephew, Robert E Wheeler IV.
He is predeceased by his brother, Robert E Wheeler III.
Major Joseph M. Wheeler, RET, served four years in the United States Army followed by his service with the Army National Guard. He retired honorably as a Major.
Joey, more than anything, loved his family, SC Gamecocks, playing golf, and his dog Paisley. He had a smile that could light up any room and a laugh that was contagious. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and his faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, gave him comfort.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 23, 2021 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel, 820 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170 with interment to follow at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. Visitation will be one hour before the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Fisher House of Columbia, SC online at https://www.fisherhousecolumbiasc.org/donate/ or Tunnel to Towers Foundation online at https://t2t.org/donate/.
A special thanks to all of our friends and family who have shared stories, comfort, support, and prayers during this difficult time.
