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At the young age of 16, Tommie answered the call to serve and joined the United States Navy. His dedication spanned over two decades, followed by an additional 25 years of service at the Naval Weapons Station in Yorktown, Virginia. Fittingly, Yorktown was his first duty station-a place that would become deeply meaningful in his life. While stationed there, he met his beloved Hattie in Richmond, Virginia. Their union blossomed into a lifelong partnership, and together they were blessed with seven children.
He was proceeded in death, by his wife of 69 years, Hattie and his beloved grandson Lavar Pierce; however he leaves to treasure wonderful memories and his rabbit ears, his children Tommie Wheeler, Jr (Nancy) of Richmond, Va., Veronica Long (Cleon), of Newport News, Va., Deborah Wheeler of Philadelphia, Pa., Teresa Pierce of Newport News, Va., Gregory Wheeler of Newport News, Va., Cynthia Young (Michael) of Chesapeake, Va., and Denise Saddler (Michael) of Cordenons, Italy; 22 Grandchildren, 34 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren and two bonus daughters, Mazie Sellers (Robert) and Margot Everett.
Tommie will be deeply missed, but he leaves behind a legacy of his profound love for Christ, his adventurous spirit, and his enduring passion for reading.
Acknowledgements- A special thank you to The Comfort Care of Riverside, The Hospice House of Williamsburg, and The Riverside Internal Medicine of Denbigh, The Hidenwood staff and to everyone for your many acts of kindness during the illness and the passing of our loved one. May God continue and bless each and every one of you.
It is the desire of the Wheeler family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
The family of Mr. Tommie Wheeler has entrusted his final care to C. C. Carter Funeral Home.
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Ann Hardy-Simpson
July 10, 2025
On behalf of the Simpson family, I would like to express our most profound sorrow to the Wheeler family. I was a little girl when my family lived on 45th Street, but I have fond memories of your parents. They were lovely and raised a strong, beautiful family. Your dad's kindness will live forever with everyone who knew him. Wishing your family comforting memories of your dad as you navigate through this painful time.
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July 4, 2025
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