Wilburn Henry Wheeler

Wilburn "Rusty" Wheeler, 91, of Anadarko, Oklahoma was called home by the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at The Physicians Hospital in Anadarko, following complications of an automobile accident. He was born March 6, 1924 in Anadarko to Alec Wheeler and Ruby (Burton) Wheeler. He attended Tonkawa Public School. He married his soul mate, Joyce Boyce on August 7, 1947 int Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. They celebrated 68 wonderful years together. In 1944, he went to work at Falcon Seaboard. During the time he was employed there, He received an award for driving a million miles without an accident in a semi truck. In 1960, he went to work at N.L. Acme Tools. While employed, he became the only man in the United States who put tongstun on drill collars to extend the life of drill pipe for oil rigs. He retired from the oilfield and went to work at Triangle Express and retired from there. Upon his retirement, He and Joyce started traveling. Through the years they became very active in the Church and became a member of Mission of America Placement Service. (MAPS) Together they traveled all over the United States on mission trips and helping rebuild churches. Their favorite place was Alaska. In 1993 they traveled to eleven different states chaperoning the Latin American Children's Choir. They loved working for the Lord. Left to cherish his memory are his sons: Freddie Wheeler and wife, Brenda of Red Oak, Oklahoma, Ronnie Wheeler and wife, Danni of Sparks, Oklahoma; daughter, Wilma McCarty and her companion, Howard Butler of Anadarko; He was "Papa" to and will be missed by 5 grandchildren: Kimberly Ramsey, Lance Wheeler, Tiffany Clark, Amber Alabaster and Dustin Quisenberry; 11 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, 4 sisters and 1 brother-in-law. Rusty is preceded in death by his parents, Alec and Ruby Wheeler; his wife, Joyce Wheeler; sisters: Lottie Sizemore, Mildred Aldridge; brothers: Cecil, Albert and James Wheeler. Pallbearers will be Mark Johnson, Ronnie Wheeler, Dustin Quisenberry Honorary Pallbearers will be Grant Ramsey, Dalton Wheeler, Sam Wheeler and Lucas Parr. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the First Assembly of God Church in Anadarko. Rev. Roger Reston will officiate. Burial to follow in the Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko. Services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.smithfuneralservices.com

Wilburn Henry Wheeler

March 6, 1924 - October 15, 2015

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