Carlton F. Wheeler

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Carlton F. Wheeler, 86, of Jefferson, Ga., who passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013.

Mr. Wheeler was born in Jackson County, Ga., a son of the late Jim and Tiny Whitlock Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Wheeler retired from Oxford of Commerce as a mechanic with many years of service. Mr. Wheeler was a member of Academy Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his wife, Merle Ola Smith Wheeler and a son, Larry Franklin Wheeler.

Survivors include his grandson, Greg (Caroline) Wheeler, Birmingham, Ala. and Great Grandchildren, Richmond and Alabama Jane Wheeler and a number of other relatives.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 11AM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Interment will follow at Jackson Memorial Park, Commerce, Ga. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 10-11am at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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