of Harrison, AR

December 23, 1955 - March 14, 2024

Michael DeeWayne Wheeler, age 68, of Harrison gained his heavenly wings on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1955 in Harrison, Arkansas to Zelmer Wheeler and Katherine (Burdine) Wheeler. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Michael loved his family more than anything in this world. He also loved to float the Buffalo River. In his youth, he worked at Dog Patch as an animal trainer. Michael raised horses and even had the World Grand Champion Fox Trotter from 2002 to 2004. Some people would say he was the best two-stepper in a five-county radius. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is now in heaven watching Toby Keith play his guitar and two-stepping along. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Kristin and her husband, Kevin Blessing of Delaware, Ohio; his son, James Ray Wheeler of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Tommie Wheeler of Vendor, Arkansas; two sisters, Burdina and Kathy; five grandchildren, Charles Michael and his wife, Emily Ann Griffin, Bradley Dean Jones and his friend, Deshawnta Cacette, Allison Nicole Wheeler, Kelsey Elizabeth Wheeler and Gavin Corbin Wheeler; one great-grandchild, Emerson Knox Griffin and many other family and friends.


Visitation was on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Capps Full Gospel Church, 5204 AR-392, Harrison, Arkansas 72601.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com