Larry Wheeler Obituary On the morning of September 27, 2014 Larry N. Wheeler passed from this life and found comfort in the arms of Jesus his Lord and Savior. Larry was born on September 22, 1941 to J.O. And Estelle Wheeler in Winters, TX. Larry was a graduate of Hale Center High School "class of 1960." He also attended Wayland Baptist University . He was proud to serve his country by serving in the United States Navy. Upon leaving the Navy he began his career in law enforcement as an officer of the Lubbock P.D. Larry served Lubbock and surrounding counties for 27 years. He received several accommodations for his dedication and skill in law enforcement . He was once awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by South Plains College. Larry married Lou C. Page Wheeler on September 7, 1967. The two of them would later work together as restaurant owners in Lubbock. Larry enjoyed fishing, remote control motor boats, sitting outside, and his grandchildren. Larry is preceded in death by his spouse of 41 years Lou C. Wheeler, His parents J.O. And Estelle Wheeler, and infant sister Nelva June Wheeler . He is survived by his children: Sherrie Schwab of Lubbock, Glena Andress and husband Juston of Midland, Quentin Wheeler and wife Brandi of Lubbock, Karen Merrick and husband Michael of Colorado City, eight grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Larry's grandchildren are Adrian and Laura Laurent, Larry Don and Adriana Laurent, Heather Wheeler, Matthew Wheeler, Austin Merrick, James Merrick, Mckayla Schwab, and Jacob Schwab. Larry's great grandchildren are R.J. Laurent, Cassidi Laurent, Dravynn Laurent, Dariyan Laurent, and Caiden Campos. Also survived by 1 brother and 2 sisters; Lanny Wheeler and wife Jackie of Lubbock, Carol Ann Wheeler of Lubbock, and Vicky McKinney and husband Eddie of Hale Center. Larry is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Memorials can be made to the Hospice of Lubbock or Lubbock Police Dept. Benefit Association. Graveside services will be at 3pm Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at City of Lubbock Cemetery. Larry will be laid to rest beside his wife Lou. Services

Graveside Service Wednesday October 1, 2014 3:00 PM City of Lubbock Cemetery