Billy Joe Wheeler, 85, 0f Howe, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 in Denison, Texas. Billy Joe was born to the late General and Millie Wheeler on March 30, 1934. He married Lucy Jane Loftice on October 6, 1955 in Van Alstyne, Texas and shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with her. Billy Joe had various jobs until he went to work at Conagra where he worked until his retirement. He and Lucy made their home in Howe, Texas, where they raised their four children and he was an active member of the church and community. Billy Joe loved his home and family where Christ was always the center. He was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Howe and ministered to all he met through his words and actions. He had a true servant heart and served those around him happily. Billy Joe loved the Lord and shared this love freely to all that could hear. He will be dearly missed by many.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Lucy Wheeler, his parents, General and Millie Wheeler, brothers, J.W. Wheeler, Lee Roy Wheeler, Dolan Wheeler, Vernon Wheeler, Eugene Wheeler, and sisters, Velma McCluskey and Juanita Vinyard. He is survived by his daughters, Anita Bickenbach and husband Mark, of Van Alstyne, Paula McCollum and husband Mike of Howe; sons, Michael Wheeler and wife Charlotte of Garland, and Mark Wheeler and wife Kelly of Denison; 8 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Howe with Art Rayburn, officiating. Burial will follow in the Van Alstyne Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, December 2, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne, TX.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jason Bickenbach, Jared Bickenbach, Justin Bickenbach, Glenn McCollum, Zach McCollum, Chase Wheeler, Colton Wheeler, and Camden Wheeler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church Howe, PO. Box 247 Howe, TX, 75459, or the Van Alstyne Cemetery Association, PO. Box 1495 Van Alstyne, TX, 75495.
Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W. Van Alstyne, Pkwy. Van Alstyne, TX, 75495. 903-482-5225. You may sign the online register book at www.scogginsfuneralhome.com.