Dec 7, 2021

Eric L. Wheeler, 59, of Washington, died Saturday, December 4, 2021, in the Washington Hospital.

He was born January 18, 1962, in Washington, a son of Lillian B. Stringer Wheeler and the late Samuel R. Wheeler.

Eric attended Canon-McMillan High School.

He was a handyman by trade, and did an abundance of work around Pathway to Christ Baptist Church, where he was a devoted member and served as trustee.

Eric had a gift for detailing cars and was an avid Steelers fan. His greatest passion, however, was being with his mother and his siblings.

Surviving, in addition to his mother; are a son, Jamaal Greene; two brothers, John P. Wheeler, of Washington, and Pastor Joseph E. (Lisa) Wheeler, of Houston; a sister, Cynthia Wheeler-Ellis, of Canonsburg; and his lifelong friend and the mother of his son, Donna Greene; and her daughters, Jessica and Kellie; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Deceased is a brother, Samuel M. Wheeler.

Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the service will follow immediately, in the Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Home, 420 Locust Avenue, Washington.

All other services are private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.piattandbarnhillfh.com. The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the funeral home, at the address above, to help defray funeral costs. Piatt and Barnhill Funeral Directors, Inc., Charles R. Piatt, owner/supervisor, Andrew C. Piatt, director.