 Howe,
Texas -- Lucy Jane Loftice Wheeler, 78, of Howe, Texas, passed away
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Lucy was born January 27, 1938 in Gunter, Texas the daughter of William
and Janie Loftice. Lucy married Billy Joe Wheeler on October 6,
1955 in Van Alstyne, Texas, and shared 60 years of marriage.
Lucy was a homemaker, and loved cooking for all her family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Lucy loved the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Howe, Texas. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Billy Joe Wheeler of Howe, daughters; Anita Bickenbach and husband Mark of Van Alstyne, Paula McCollum and husband Mike of Howe ; sons, Michael Wheeler and wife Charlotte of Garland, Mark Wheeler and wife Kelly of Denison; brothers, William Loftice and wife Deanie of Howe, Charles Loftice and wife Brenda of Howe, Alfred Loftice and wife Sharron of Van Alstyne, Richard Loftice of Van Alstyne, sisters, Kathleen Reeves of Whitewright, Linda Horton and husband J.D. of Blue Ridge, Cheryl Loftice of Whitewright; sister-in-law Juanita Vineyard of Van Alstyne; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Janie Loftice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Howe. Rev. Rodger Tidwell will officiate and burial will follow in the Van Alstyne Cemetery. The Family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jared Bickenbach, Jason Bickenbach, Justin Bickenbach, Glenn McCollum, Zach McCollum, Chase Wheeler, Colton Wheeler, and Camden Wheeler. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her honor to the First Baptist Church in Howe. Services are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory, 637 W Van Alstyne Parkway, Van Alstyne, Texas. 903-482-5225.   Howe, Texas - Billy Joe Wheeler, 85, of Howe, Texas passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 in Denison, Texas. Billy Joe was born March 30, 1934, son of General and Millie Wheeler. He married Lucy Jane Loftice on October 6, 1955 in Van Alstyne, Texas and shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with her. Billy Joe had various jobs until he went to work at Conagra where he worked until his retirement. He and Lucy made their home in Howe, Texas, where they raised their 4 children and he was an active member of the church and community. Billy Joe loved his home and family where Christ was always the center. He was a member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Howe and ministered to all he met through his words and actions. He had a true servant heart and served those around him happily. Billy Joe loved the Lord and shared this love freely to all that could hear.
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Lucy Wheeler; his parents, General and Millie Wheeler; brothers, J.W. Wheeler, Lee Roy Wheeler, Dolan Wheeler, Vernon Wheeler,and Eugene Wheeler; and sisters, Velma McCluskey and Juanita Vineyard. He is survived by his daughters, Anita Bickenbach and husband, Mark, of Van Alstyne; Paula McCollum and husband, Mike, of Howe; sons, Michael Wheeler and wife, Charlotte, of Garland and Mark Wheeler and wife, Kelly, of Denison; 8 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Howe with Art Rayburn officiating. Burial followed in Van Alstyne Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Jason Bickenbach, Jared Bickenbach, Justin Bickenbach, Glenn McCollum, Zach McACollum, Chase Wheeler, Colton Wheeler and Camden Wheeler. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 247, Howe, Texas 75459 or the Van Alstyne Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1495, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495. Services were under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home, Van Alstyne, Texas.Texas Van Alstyne Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |