James Earl Wheatley, 85 of Sylva, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021.
James was born in Jackson County to the late Harry and Ethel Parker Wheatley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Willard, Clayton, Sylvia, Velma, Jean, Faye, Dee, Frank, Doyle, Dottie, Robert "Bob."
James was a member of the East LaPorte's Grace Community Church where he served as a Deacon. He was a retired member of the Cullowhee Fire Department, a retired plumbing supervisor at Western Carolina University. and was considered a master gardener.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Ann Wheatley; daughter, Brenda Oliver (Randy); granddaughter Shannon Hamrick (Patrick); and Brother, Jim Wheatley.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Rev. David Zachary will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to East LaPorte's Grace Community Church at 338 Helen Zachary Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.