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James C. Wheeler

April 12, 2026


Resided in: Wichita, Kansas

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James C. Wheeler, 88, Instrument Engineer, died Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Graveside Service will be 11:00 am, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita, KS.

James is preceded in death by his parents, William and Tessie Wheeler; brothers, Johny Wheeler, Frank Wheeler, and David Wheeler. He is survived by his sons, James Cary Wheeler, and his wife Becky, Kenneth Wheeler, and his wife Melinda; daughter, Kelley Anne (Wheeler) Sowell and her husband, Kelly L.; grandchildren, John, Marie, Matt, Ryan, Hayley, Katie, Sean, Alyssa, Brianna, Tyler; eight great grandchildren; and cherished lifelong partner, Elena Ingle.

A memorial has been established with: Derby Radio Control Club, 12621 SW 160th Street, Rose Hill, KS 67133, and the Wichita Radio Control Club, Ryan Jones, ATTN: WRCC, 2035 N. Ruger Circle, Andover, KS 67002.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.

Services

Graveside Service: Saturday, May 30, 2026 11:00 am

Greenwood Cemetery - Oatville
6231 W. 47th St. S.
Wichita, KS 67215


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in James C. Wheeler 's name.

Derby Radio Control Club

12621 SW 160th Street

Rose Hill,

KS

67133

Wichita Radio Control Club

Ryan Jones, ATTN: WRCC, 2035 N. Ruger Cirle

Andover,

KS

67002

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