He was born March 11, 1954, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Guy Dalton Wheeler and Virginia Springer Wheeler. After graduating from Tuscaloosa County High School in 1972, he moved to Henderson, TN to attend Freed-Hardeman University. There he met his wife and began a family in the Chattanooga area. He was an avid hunter, boater and fisherman and was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers-L.U. 175, an Inside Journeyman Wireman and officer for 30+ years.
He is predeceased by his parents, his brother, Stan Wheeler, and his son, Caleb Wheeler.
He is survived by his daughter, Lara Wheeler of Soddy Daisy, and his sister, Kristi Wheeler Griffin (Russ), of Tuscaloosa, AL and a host of cousins and friends.
There will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mark’s name to a charity of your choice.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
The arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.