- Date Of Birth: September 21, 1939
- Date Of Death: October 12, 2015
- State: Arizona
John Henry Wheeler, of Sierra Vista, died on October 12, 2015 at the age of 76.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 21, 1939. As a young man, he warehoused corn products in New York. In 1972, he followed his parents to Huachuca City. He owned a bar in Huachuca City and played poker before purchasing a locksmith shop in 1982. John was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emily Wheeler; his brother, Robert Wheeler and his daughter, Jodi Mudford. John is survived by his loving sisters: Mary Milligan (and her husband Richard) and Barbara Gallagher; his children: John Wheeler, Joe Wheeler, Anne Ramsey, Barbara Altic, April McLaughlin, Taylor Wheeler, Danielle Boothe and Sharon Richardson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. John is known for his poetry. This is just one of many poems that he wrote throughout his life: Jesus was speaking And let it be known, How just any man Could come to his throne, No special requirements To come unto me, Just ask for salvation I’m giving it free, There’s no registration In no line you’ll wait, No tickets or coupons For the golden gates, My arms will be waiting Outstretched they’ll be, I’ll give you sweet rest For eternity.
