DEWAYNE WHEATLEY
Henderson, TN: Marshel DeWayne Wheatley age 83, passed away April 11, 2021 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born July 17, 1937 in Henderson, the son of the late Homer Hayes and Sarah Elizabeth “Sadie” Miller Wheatley. He grew up in Chester County and was a 1955 graduate of Chester County High School. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years as a Flight Engineer with Flight Squadron VAH4.
He married Patricia King of Henderson and they made their home in Memphis for thirty-two years before returning to Chester County after retiring in 1985. He was a Criminal Investigator for the Memphis City Police Department, retiring as Sergeant in 1985, serving just over twenty years.
He was an active member of Meridian Baptist Church in Jackson having served as a Deacon, Trustee and on various committees
He was an avid quail hunter and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Wheatley is survived by his wife, Patricia King Wheatley of Henderson; a daughter, Karol Jones (Bryan) of Henderson two grandchildren, Caitlin E. Jones and Benjamin E. Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Wheatley and a sister, Peggy Wadley.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, April 16th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Pastor Larry Kirk officiating.
Burial will follow with Military Honors in Unity Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday.
Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson
731-989-2421