Edward Wheeler

"In Loving Memory" Edward Wheeler, born June 6, 1958 to Lonnie Wheeler and Julia Haywood, was the 10th child to this union. He grew up in a loving and protective family that banded together to endure life's joys and hardships. Edward, affectionately known as "Fat Baby," graduated from Highlands High School in 1978. He later went into the workforce and thrived in the construction industry for over 35 years. As a pastime, Fat Baby played Catcher for the "40oz. Gang." Fat Baby's smile and personality drew many friends during his lifetime. He was a very hardworking man who provided for his family. He always smiled in spite of obstacles and was a beacon of strength that held his family together. He loved being Papa. Fat Baby married his high school sweetheart, Carla Waller, in 1982. They shared 33 years of love. Five children were born to this union: Christina Waller (Kenneth), Cory Waller (La 'Toya), Brian Wheeler, Devon Wheeler, and Jamal Mitchell. He leaves his cherished grandchildren; Christian Daniels, Cobi Flemings, Xavier Hunt, Ja' Cory Lee, Kaeon Waller, Zaiden Waller, Kristen Waller, Sophia Anderson. Fat Baby was preceded in death by his mother Julia Rogers, 1969, father Lonnie Wheeler, 1998, and four brothers, Roosevelt Wheeler, 1978, Joseph Rogers, 1987, Stanley Randle and Samuel Haywood, 2000; three sisters Christine Rogers, 2002, Lillie Rogers, 2005, and Patricia Rogers, 2012, and one grandchild, Jaylene Wheeler, 2002. Edward Wheeler leaves to cherish his memory; four brothers, Johnny (Tamara) Williams of San Antonio, Texas, Lorenzo Wheeler, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Wilton (Louisa) Rogers, of Sapello, New Mexico, Cornell (Paulette) Wheeler of Houston, Texas and Sister-in-law Emarie Randle, San Antonio, Texas. He will be greatly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, family and friends.