James Wheat

WHEAT, James "Carroll"
of Galesburg, MI James Carroll Wheat, 91, of Galesburg passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, surrounded by his wife of 68 years, his four children and many of his numerous grandchildren. Born Aug. 2, 1917 in Mt. Erie, Ill., Carroll graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. He retired from Post Cereals, in Battle Creek, after 38 years. An avid airplane buff, Carroll volunteered at the Kalamazoo Air Museum and loved everything about flight. He served on the Charleston Township Planning Commission, earning distinction as the longest serving member. He volunteered at the Kalamazoo Corvette Club. Carroll enjoyed reading, animals and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed working on antique cars, working in the garden and watching sporting events. Up until his last day, he took an active role in the lives of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a wonderful sense of humor, was a natural storyteller and was a gentle and loving man. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Jean Fluke Wheat, and their children Carol Jean Weir, Jerry Jane Wheat, Dennis Wheat, and Kathleen Thomas Mills. He is also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jennifer Steve Copeland; Karessa Brian Wheeler; Sara Phil Brylowski; Andrew Alicia Weir; Elizabeth Wheat; Patti Cole Wheat; Katie Kirk Wheat; Logan Wheat and Colleen John Wheat. Also surviving are his great-grandchildren Franklin, Samuel and Georgia Copeland; Elliott, Alastair and Margaret Wheeler; Owen and Liam Graham, Eleanor Brylowski; Mosie Weir and Declan Seeley. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 17 from 6 - 8:00p.m. at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek St., where services will be at 1:00p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Carroll to the Calhoun County Humane Society or to the Kalamazoo Air Museum. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508