Billie Joe Wheeler, Jr.

Billie Joe Wheeler, Jr., 50, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his home. Born in Frederick on August 13, 1971, he was a son of Janice Gastley Wheeler and the late Billie Joe Wheeler, Sr.
Billie was a plumber and worked for the Plumbers and Gas Fitters Union Local # 5. He was an avid hunter, loved to ride his Harley and was a die- hard Cowboys fan.
Surviving in addition to his mother are his children, Billie Joe Wheeler III and Morgan Elizabeth Wheeler, sisters, Jo Ann Conners and Debra Ann Tavenner and husband Mark, several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be remembered by many friends, including special friends, Rusty, Denny and Chip. He was preceded in death by a special uncle, Jay Gastley.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m., on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.