Bill Nolan Wheeler

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dad, Bill Nolan Wheeler on December 1, 2023, at the age of 80 due to heart complications with our mother, the love of his life, by his side. Born in Gadsden County on July 1, 1943, to Bernice Lorene and James Nolan Wheeler. Dad was raised by Elbert Jackson, a.k.a. "Catfish" in Carrabelle, his stepfather. After graduating from Carrabelle High School, he continued his collegiate studies at the University of Florida. Dad spent 41 years working for the Division of Forestry, rising through the ranks to become the State of Florida's Operation Chief Supervisor when he retired. He got to know Mom while working in Forestry and fell in love with her. After getting married in 1975, they combined their families—his, hers, and eventually theirs. Together, they raised six kids: Bill Jr., Nelson, Ben, Tiffany, Sean, and Pam. Our dad was a loving grandfather, father, and spouse. Over the course of our lives, he has always been there for his family through the many accomplishments and difficulties of our lives. Dad spent a lot of time hunting when we were younger, which left us all with amazing memories. His interests changed later in life, to which he liked to sit on his front porch and watch the animals eat or spend hours fishing with his grandkids. In addition to serving as the Grand Lodge's past District Deputy Grand Master, dad was the past Master of Robert Butler Masonic Lodge #305. He belonged to the Order of Eastern Star (Past Patron), the Marzuq Shrine Temple, the York Rite Masonry, and he was a "33rd-degree Scottish Rite Mason. Dad is remembered by his wife Charlotte of 48 years and six children: Bill Wheeler Jr., Nelson Wheeler, Ben Wheeler (Kelly), Tiffany Locke (Mark), Sean Wheeler (Rachel), and Pamela Wheeler. He will also be remembered by his eight grandchildren: Brittany, Lauren, Gage, Jameson, Parker, Payton, Thomas, and Carter. Dad was predeceased by his mother Bernice Lorene Jackson, brother Otis Eugene Wheeler, sister Vilma Lanell Driver (affectionately known as "Bambie") and stepfather Elbert Jackson, also known as "Catfish." A celebration of Bill’s life including Masonic rites well held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the First Assembly of God Church, 307 3rd Street W. Carrabelle, FL. 32322. Todd Wahlquist is assisting the family with their arrangements (850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com).

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Bill Nolan Wheeler

July 1, 1943 - December 1, 2023