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James Eugene Wheeler
1950 2023

James Eugene Wheeler

June 16, 1950 — September 24, 2023

James Eugene Wheeler, 73, of Massillon, Ohio passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1950, to the late James and Nola Wheeler.

Jim was a 1969 graduate of Tuslaw High School. After graduation, he started working at Ohio Edison as a lineman where he retired after 38 years. When the weather knocked out your power, he was one of the men who risked their lives to get it back on, and through the years traveled as far as Florida & Watertown, New York. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. Every year he took pride in his vegetable garden. Jim and Barb enjoyed the winters they spent in Las Vegas and their summers at Lake Erie. He was a member of the McKinley Eagles for many years. He helped coach baseball and softball for his kids teams. He always enjoyed get-togethers with friends and family, especially in his own back yard. He gave everything he could to care for his family.

In addition to his parents, James was also preceded in death by his sister, Joyce (David Daniel) Wheeler and sister-in-law Kathy Brown.

Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara (Brown) Wheeler; sons, James (Leeundra) Wheeler, Jason (Mindy) Wheeler, and daughter, Jessica Wheeler; grandsons, Carson Wheeler, and Colton Wheeler; brother, Ed Wheeler; sister, Cindy (Pat) Crone, brothers-in-law Richard Brown, Dennis (Cindy) Brown and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. A graveside service will directly follow at Brookfield Cemetery.

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Saturday, October 7, 2023

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