William “Bill” Havens Wheeler, 80, of Sebastian, FL., passed away Sunday, July 16.

Bill was born to the late William Bennett and Dorthy Havens Wheeler on May 5, 1937 in Charlottesville, VA. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Olive Wheeler, together for 51 years. He is also survived by his children, John Wayne Wheeler of East Ridge, TN, James Bennett (m. Evette) Wheeler of Ringgold, GA, and Jeffrey Havens Wheeler of East Ridge, TN.; grandchildren, Jonathan Drew Wheeler of Dalton, GA. , Starsha Auburn Nicole Wheeler, and Jacob Aaron Wheeler both of Ringgold, GA.; and one great-granddaughter, Baylee Katherine Ensor of Ringgold,GA.

Bill is survived by two siblings, Elizabeth Staples and Suzanne Mason. Nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, also.

For now only a private celebration of life was held by the immediate family, with a future celebration with extended family/friends at another time.

The family respectfully asks donations be made to cancer research.

Anyone wishing to send the family a message, share a story or make a donation is asked to visit William “Bill” Havens Wheeler’s memorial page at www.seawindsfh.com