Jerry Ronald Wheeler was born in Elkton, Kentucky on April 26, 1946. He passed away on May 16, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Lorene Mayes Wheeler.
Jerry is survived by his wife Jacqueline “Jaccie” Wheeler, daughters Ashley Wheeler and Allison Davis (Brandon), son Jason Leaf, brother Dale Wheeler, niece Jessica Miller (Brad), nephew Matt Wheeler (Tamara), mother-in-law Maxine Davis, and eight grandchildren.
Jerry graduated from Todd County Central High School in 1964 and then went on to join the United States Navy on December 28, 1966. After completing basic training at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he served as a Navy Corpsman attached to the United States Marine Corp and spent most of his service time in Okinawa, Japan. Jerry is a Vietnam-era veteran and was honorably discharged from the Navy on September 1, 1970.
Prior to retiring in 2015, Jerry spent 40+ years in manufacturing glass doors in the commercial refrigeration industry. He worked in operations and then focused the rest of his career in sales & marketing. He also had the distinction of being named a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky for starting a new company in Elkton, Kentucky.
Jerry was a fun loving, generous, and caring man that enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer.
Join us for a Celebration of Life that will be held on May 28, 2024, from 4 PM to 8 PM at The Five Oaks Country Club, 621 Five Oaks Boulevard, Lebanon, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, as a tribute in honor and remembrance of Jerry, contributions can be made to The Wounded Warriors Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View assisted the family with these arrangements. AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME, 6316 HWY 41A, PLEASANT VIEW, TN 37146, 615-746-4433 www.austinandbell.com
