Austin Leon Wheeler Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Austin Leon Wheeler (Jacksonville, Arkansas), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 4, 2026 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Austin Leon Wheeler to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pearl Maxine Wheeler (Magby) and Henry Austin Wheeler of Sylvan Hills. He is survived by: his significant other Sharon Kay Hindman; his sister Barbara Lynn Brockinton (Kyle) of Sherwood; his children, Summer Starr Gutierrez (George) of San Antonio and Michael Jeremy Wheeler of Benton; his grandchildren, Brendon Riley Milan and Kailee Grace Galarpe of San Antonio; and his stepchildren, Brian Christopher Wise (Tracy) of Cabot and Anna Clarice Peterson (Chris) of Bryant.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the State Funeral Service and Crematory (2620 W Main St, Jacksonville, AR 72076). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Until the Covid 19 pandemic hit, they attended the Pettigrew Community Church and led a busy, sometimes adventurous, life.
