Obituary of Robert Russell Wheeler

Robert Russell Wheeler, Sr., age 63, of Old Bristol Road, Boone, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Watauga Medical Center. Robert was born February 16, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland. After moving to Boone, he began working for the Coca Cola Bottling Plant and for the past 20 years, was employed by Fox Brothers Moving and Storage. Robert loved his family unconditionally. After his illness, he spent his time caring for Kimberly and his dog Sassy. Robert was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone he felt was in need. He enjoyed collecting model trains and visiting flea markets and yard sales. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly Wheeler of the home and Lisa Wheeler of Jackson, Michigan; sons, Brian Brooks and wife, Christina, Jason Brooks, and Robert Russell Wheeler, Jr. all of Baltimore, Maryland; and his parents, Marge and Robert Dobbins of Boone. A number of nieces, nephews and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana Lynn Palmore Wheeler. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Austin & Barnes Funeral Home to assist with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Wheeler family.