David Oscar “Papa” Wheat's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2023 in Laurel, Mississippi

David Oscar “Papa” Wheat

July 1, 1936 - January 11, 2023 (86 years old)

Laurel, Mississippi

David Oscar “Papa” Wheat's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2023 in Laurel, Mississippi

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COLONIAL CHAPEL - BAY SPRINGS - Bay Springs

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David Oscar “Papa” Wheat

July 1, 1936 - January 11, 2023 (86 years old)

Laurel, Mississippi

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David Oscar Wheat Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 11, 2023 we had to say goodbye to David Oscar Wheat of Laurel, Mississippi, born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of David Oscar Wheat or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, David Edward Wheat and Jeanette Myrtle Courtney Wheat; and his brothers, Donald Wheat, Virgil Wheat and Tommy Gene Wheat.

He is survived by : his wife Ruth C. Williams Wheat of Laurel; his children, David Edmond Wheat of Ellisville, Mike Wheat (Marlisa) of Laurel, Linda Carol Ivy (Tony) of Tampa, FL and Mary Ann Samples (LaBron) of Mc Donald, TN; his siblings, Bobby Wheat (Ann) of Collins, Bill Wheat of Petal and Linda Mooney (Leslie) of Seminary; his grandchildren, David Joel Clark, Shane Michael Wheat, Kelli Turner, Karah Wheat and Brittany Lynn Wheat; and his great grandchildren, Kolbe Turner, Raynee Wheat, Asher Clark, Anden Clark and Memphis Clark. He is also survived by one great-grandson on the way; several nieces and nephews.

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COLONIAL CHAPEL - BAY SPRINGS - Bay Springs



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Jan 13

Visitation

Colonial Chapel - Bay Springs
311 W 4th Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422

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Jan 14

Visitation

Colonial Chapel - Bay Springs
311 W 4th Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422

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Jan 14

Funeral service

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
22 E 4th Ave, Bay Springs, MS 39422

Sat

Jan 14

Graveside service

Union Seminary Baptist Church Cemetery
1844 Co Rd 8, Laurel, MS 39442

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