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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, February 12, 1993                   TAG: 9302120434
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT-WHEELING, FRED JACKSON

WHEELING, Fred Jackson, ("Red"), 71, of Salem, died Thursday, February 11, 1993, in the VA Medical Center, Salem. He had retired in 1988 from the Roanoke County Maintenance Department as a locksmith. He was also a Navy World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen ("Veva") Wheeling. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel F. and Jean O. Wheeling, Dennis P. ("Gussie") and Linda M. Wheeling, Duane L. and Katie M. Wheeling, all of Salem; two daughters and son-in-law, Dona W. and Rodney M. Smith, Deborah G. Wheeling, all of Salem; one brother, Robert L. Wheeling, Greensboro, N.C.; five grandchildren, David Chad Wheeling, MaryCatherine R. Smith, Matthew P. Wheeling, Lauren M. Wheeling, Kayleigh M. Wheeling. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 13, 10 a.m. in the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son by the Rev. Jon Bennett. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 5:30 and from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salem Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Salem Educational Foundation. John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem, is handling arrangements.

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