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William Van Wheless Jr.

November 10, 1946 — December 10, 2023

William “Bill” Van Wheless, Jr. age 77, of Nashville, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born on November 10, 1946, in Nashville, Georgia to the late William Van and Pansy “Pam” (McCallister) Wheless. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and spending time on the water. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church Ray City. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Ira and Nadine Register, aunt, Sylvia Carter.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Karen Wheless; one son, Brian Wheless and wife Robin of Orange Park, Florida; granddaughter, Sasha of Orange Park; uncle, Fred Carter and wife Brenda of Valdosta, Georgia; Amy and David Pope of Ray City, Georgia; Angela and Daniel Williams of Nashville, Georgia; Allison and Jim Pope of Nokomis, Florida, and numerous cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Ray City in Ray City, Georgia with burial to follow in Empire Cemetery in Lanier County, Georgia. Family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Music Funeral Services in Lakeland, Georgia. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Wheless family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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Chapel of Music Funeral Services - Lakeland

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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First Baptist Church of Ray City

457 Pauline Avenue, Ray City, GA 31645

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