Robert Harding Wheeler

Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 29, at Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Jerry Jenkins officiating, followed by burial at Wolf Ridge Cemetery in Mobile.

Robert was born December 1, 1920, in Mobile, Alabama to Luther and Willie (Busby) Wheeler. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific. On August 18, 1948, Robert married the former Jeanie Faye Armstrong, and they spent 62 loving years together, building a home, a family, and a life of service and caring. Employed by Alabama Dry Docks and Shipbuilding Company for 43 years as an electrical foreman, Robert was a man of many talents, having built the home he lived in for almost 60 years. He was also accomplished in business, drafting, auto repair, plumbing, gardening, and cooking. Robert loved camping, fishing, and gardening, and he and his wife Jeanie spent many summers canning vegetables from their garden. Robert was also known for his pecan pies and pear pies, many people receiving these as gifts of caring. Robert was a member of Moffett Road Baptist Church, and taught Sunday School for many years at Gulf Hills Baptist Church. He spent much of his retirement years taking care of his wife Jeanie and helping others in his family and church.

Robert is survived by his four children: Robert Harding Wheeler, Jr. and wife Sandy of Mobile, AL; James David Wheeler, Sr. and wife Anice of Monroe, LA; Emily Wheeler McGough and husband Dwight of Mobile, AL; and Patricia Wheeler Glass of Mobile, AL. His is also survived by ten grandchildren: Cheryl Elaine Skantze, James David Wheeler, Jr. (Kera), Ryan Eric Wheeler (Paulette), Justin Wheeler (Leigh), Amy Catrina Dowden (Craig), Christina Jo McGough, Andrew Douglas Glass, Kristen Rose Sugg, Patrick Adam Glass, and Heather Elizabeth Glass, and 12 great-grandchildren who brought him much joy, and his beloved niece Diane Goodman, nephew Rick Davis, and grand-nephew Michael Brady. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Willie, his brother Edward, and his wife Jeanie Faye Wheeler (Armstrong) in 2011. Thank you to Moffett Road Assembly of God Church for their help and compassion, and a special thank you to “Mr. Jim.” Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.