James H. Wheeler “Buzzy”, 81, of Hinton passed away Monday, October 26, 2026 at Peyton Hospice House following a long illness.

Born April 16, 1945 at Elk Knob he was a son of the late Harold J. “Tread” and Ruby H. Grimmett Wheeler.

James was of the Baptist faith. He was a jack of all trades; roofing, running bulldozers in Tennessee and driving a truck hauling boats. James loved doing woodwork, hunting and playing music, he could play just about any instrument he picked up.

He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Wheeler; one brother, Jennings Wheeler and one sister, JoAnn Vandall.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Penny Crawford and Robin Richmond; nine grandchildren, Alexis Forren, Amy Wheeler, James Fleshman, Darren Forren, Adam Bennett, Adrianna Crawford, Marcus Wheeler, Tasia Wheeler, Olivia Wheeler and Simone Wheeler and one sister, Jean Mills as well as several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family will have a private Celebration of Life service at a later date.