Mr. Talmadge Eugene Wheeler, Sr.

Mr. Talmadge Eugene Wheeler, Sr., age 77, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home.

Mr. Wheeler was born in Green County, Arkansas on July 6, 1947, to the late William Howard Wheeler and Ollie May (Stoker) Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler retired from Textron in Rockford, Illinois as a tool and die maker. He was of the Baptist faith. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wheeler was preceded in death by his wife, Rita (Edward) Wheeler, who passed away in 2012; one son, Talmadge Wheeler, Jr.; one sister, Joanne; and by four brothers, Coleman, Curtis, Tom, and Warren.

Mr. Wheeler is survived by one daughter, Tammy Wheeler of Murray, Kentucky; two sons, Russell Wade Wheeler and wife Tina of New Concord, Kentucky and James Lee Smith of Murray, Kentucky; four sisters, Sue, Carolyn, Mabel, and Sandy; two brothers, Dennis and Kenneth; as well as eight grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

A private family service will be held. 

Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com