Leo Benjamin Wheeler

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Submitted by: Wanda Purcell

Leo Benjamin Wheeler, 68, born July 20, 1911 died in Veteran's Hospital, Amarillo, Texas Friday, May 23, 1980.

His parents, B. F. and Sadie Wheeler and sister, Louise Rich preceded him in death.

His parents and family were early settlers of old Rankin, Oklahoma.

He leaves brothers, Dow, Joe and Benjamin; and sisters, Tilly Bell, Arlene and Rose.

Funeral services were conducted Monday in the Pampa Funeral Chapel at 2:30 p.m. with graveside rites at Canadian, Texas.

His cousins, Paul Burks, Mrs. Patsy Burks and Pamela and Mrs. Roberta Harman attended the graveside rites at Canadian Cemetery.

The early settlers of Rankin or Reydon extend their sympathy.