Ernest Lee Wheeler, Sr. Mr. Ernest Lee Wheeler, Sr., passed away Friday, November 08, 2013. He was born, November 10, 1936 in Collins, MS the son of the late Mr. Willie James Wheeler and the late Mrs. Carrie Booth Wheeler. Mr. Wheelerâs memory will be cherished by his beloved wife of 56 years, Arlene Wheeler, their five children, Ernest Jr., Stephanie (Bruce), Alfreda, Curtiss (Mattie), and Tracy; his grandchildren, Santaria, Ronnie, Curtiss Jr., Ashley, Joshua, Shardâa; and great-grandchild, Ashton. His brothers and sisters, his in-laws, his uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews, friends, and community constituents. You will truly be missed, âTo be absent from the body is to be present with the Lordâ II Corinthians 5:8 A Service of Love and Strength in honor of Ernest Lee Wheeler, Sr., will be held at Greater Leavy Missionary Baptist Church, 3384 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30331 Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM .