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Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler, 54, Taylor County, KY

July 16, 1963 - May 29, 2018 (Age 54)

Johnny was a believer in Christ. He was an employee of Wholesale Hardwood Interiors for over twenty years. Johnny, better known as "The Wheelman", had a successful career in the dirt track racing circuit and was instrumental in helping others get into the sport of go cart racing. He was very thankful for all the support he received from his fans during his racing career. Outside of racing, his greatest joy was spending time with family and grandchildren. He was a member of a highly respected family, the son of Maryvene Walls Wheeler, who survives, and the late Junior Wheeler. His wife, Jammie Wheeler, survives. He leaves six direct and two step- living descendants.
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Johnny "Wheelman" Wheeler, 54, Campbellsville, KY, died at 12:08amET, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Campbellsville.

The funeral service will be at 10amCT/11amET, Friday, June 1, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, by Minister Fella Wilson. Burial will be in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens, 700 Old US 68, Campbellsville, KY. Visitation will be 3pm-7pmCT/4pm-8pmET, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.


Johnny "Wheelman" Wheeler, Taylor County, KY

He was the son of Maryvene Walls Wheeler and the late Junior Wheeler. He was born July 16, 1963, in Marion County, KY. He died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, in Campbellsville, Taylor County, KY, at theage of 54 years, 10 months, and 13 days.

Johnny was a believer in Christ. He was an employee of Wholesale Hardwood Interiors for over twenty years. Johnny, better known as "The Wheelman", had a successful career in the dirt track racing circuit and was instrumental in helping others get into the sport of go cart racing. He was very thankful for all the support he received from his fans during his racing career. Outside of racing, his greatest joy was spending time with family and grandchildren.

He united in marriage to Jammie Cox July 22, 2005.

Besides his wife, Jammie Wheeler of Campbellsville, KY, he is survived by:
  • one daughter and one son: Amber Vaughn and husband, Brad of Campbellsville, KY; and Johnathan Michael Wheeler and wife, Katie of Greenville, SC

  • Two step-children: Ashley Hoosier and John Bradley Hoosier of Campbellsville, KY

  • Four grandchildren: Hunter Vaughn and Reace Vaughn of Campbellsville, KY; and Izabella Wheeler and Blayden Wheeler of Greenville, SC

  • His mother: Maryvene Wheeler of Sonora, KY

  • One brother and one sister: Larry Wheeler and Frankie Cox and husband, Roger of Campbellsville, KY

  • Special friends: Lewis Brady and wife, Phyllis of Summersville, KY; Kelly Wheeler and wife, Dolly, George McDonald and Robbie Wilson and wife, Shannon of Campbellsville, KY; and the Petty Family

  • Several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Lynn Wheeler December 18, 1991.

Send condolences to the family of Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler

The Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home, 418 Lebanon Avenue, Campbellsville, KY, is in charge of arrangements.


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Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler, 54, Taylor County, KY (1963-2018)



2018-05-29 - 418 Lebanon Avenue, Columbia, KY - Photo from Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.

Johnny (Wheelman) Wheeler, 54, Taylor County, KY (1963-2018)


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