Funeral service for Lonnie Wheeler, age 41, of Smithville was held Dec. 21 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bro. Bernard Houk officiated with burial following in DeKalb Cemetery.
Lonnie passed away Monday morning, Dec. 18 at his residence. He was a member of the Smithville First Freewill Baptist Church and a mechanic.
He was born Feb. 13, 1976 to his parents, Sue Reeder Wheeler and the late Eudean Wheeler.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Wheeler; grandparents, Allen Reeder and Lura Jean Reeder and Edwin “Cruz” and Connie Wheeler
Survivors include his son, Harley Lynn Wheeler of Smithville; mother, Sue Wheeler of Smithville; sister, Amy (Dave) Lowrance of Austin, Texas; six nieces and nephews, three great-nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Serving as pallbearers were Forrest Reeder, James Lee Johnson, Ronnie Lattimore, David Lattimore, Chase Williams, and Michael Moore.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.