Reggie Lee Wheeler

Mr. Reggie Lee Wheeler, age 67, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Monroe County, passed away at his home. Reggie was born in Decatur, Illinois on January 10, 1958, a son of the late Quitera “Quack” Armer and Johnny Ray Wheeler. He joined the United States Army on May 13, 1976, and served proudly until October 30, 1993. After his Military Career, he went on to work as a Driver for Pilot.

He is survived by his father, Johnny Ray Wheeler, of Bugtussle, three daughters; Jennifer Waid, and Bianca Tremel of Deridder, Louisiana, and Lea Ann Walker, of Shepherdsville, three grandchildren; Devin, Lynnix, and Rylynn Waid. Seven brothers; Ronnie Wheeler (Pauletta) of Moss, Terry Wheeler (Angie,) Carline “Tinker” Wheeler, of Tompkinsville, Jeff Wheeler of Red Boiling Springs, Jackie Wheeler of Glasgow, Todd Wheeler (Terri Mae Baskett) of Gamaliel, and John Wheeler (Angela) of Tompkinsville, three sisters; Carol Wheeler, Pinky Wood (Wade) of Gamaliel, and Joanna Geralds (Roger) of Bugtussle. A host of nieces, nephews and extended family also survives.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother, David “Smiley” Wheeler, one grandson, Ethan Waid, and his grandparents, David Henry & Flossie Juanita (LaMasters) Armer, and Hubert Carter & Hazel Pearl (Ford) Wheeler.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Wheeler Family Cemetery in Bugtussle, with burial to follow. Jason Thompson will officiate the services. DAV Chapter 20 will perform Military Honors.

Pallbearers: Johnny Ray, Ronnie, Terry, Carline, Jeff, Jackie, Todd and John Wheeler

Honorary Pallbearers: Carol Wheeler, Pinky Wood, and Joanna Geralds

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Wheeler and his family during this time.