He was born in Spotsylvania County, VA, on April 5, 1939, he was the son of the late Clarence Aubrey and Collen Audrey Brooks Wheeler.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Richard Aubrey Wheeler and a brother Roland Wheeler.
Roger was retired from the United States Air Force and a member of Westview United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Charlene Larkin Wheeler of the home; grandson Ryan Wheeler and wife Ashley of Granite Falls; granddaughter Kimberly Latour and husband Tony of Clarkesville, TN; great grandchildren Gabi Gibson, Rylan Wheeler, Braelynn Wheeler, and Emmalyn Latour; brother Albert Wheeler and wife Mary of Spotsylvania, VA; sister Peggy Wheeler of Spotsylvania, VA; special aunts, Carline Martin of Fredericksburg, VA and Christine Brooks of Baltimore, MD and a special thanks to Sharon Shutters for always being there for the family.
Roger will lie in state Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 10:00am to 10:45am at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel. Family will not be present.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 11:00am at Catawba Memorial Park with Reverend Pete Ross officiating. United State Air Force will be performing Military Honors at gravesite.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Westview United Methodist, 1309 1st Ave. SW, Hickory, NC 28601.
