Derrell R. Wheeler Obituary
In loving memory of Derrell R. Wheeler of Vernon, Alabama, who departed this world on May 28, 2025 at the age of 88. Derrell leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Derrell R. Wheeler to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Myrt Wheeler and Dessie Mitchell Wheeler; and his wife Lucille Wheeler. He is survived by: his daughters, Benitta W. Hall (Charles E.) of Dadeville, AL and Selena W. Shelnut (Demus) of Vernon, AL.; his sisters, Irene Estes (Charles) of Spring Hill, FL, Lovie Hunnicutt Lovelace of Sylacauga, AL and Loretta Palmer of Hartselle, AL.; his grandchildren, Kevin Hall (Courtney), Brittany H. Yonzon (Param), Landon Hall (Alyssa), Kaylee Hall, Seth Shelnut, Ryan Shelnut (Ashley) and Jared Shelnut; and his great grandchildren, Annalise Hall, LJ Hall, Amayah Yonzon and Connor Shelnut.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Freewill Baptist Church (9071 AL-18, Vernon, AL 35592). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to: The Gideons-Lamar County Camp, P.O. Box 521; Vernon, AL 35592 or to First Free Will Baptist Church P.O. Box 543; Vernon, AL 35592.
