Celebrating the life of
Melvin Douglas "Doug" Wheeler
September 19, 1949 - July 17, 2020
Melvin Douglas “Doug” Wheeler, age 70, died July 17, 2020 after a long illness. The Savannah native was a machinist, retiring from the Hobart Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, and was also formerly in the Naval Reserve.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy O’Berry Wheeler of Savannah; three daughters, Rebecca (Billy) Morris, and Donna (Alan) Copeland, both of Brunswick, and Rhonda (Michael) Vinson of Nahunta; a brother, Steven Wayne Wheeler of Savannah; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey Wheeler.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, at woundedwarriorproject.org.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Doug. You and your family are in my prayers.
- Julie Chandler, Charleston , SC
I knew Melvin in the US Navy. He was a great guy that I truly admired. My prayers go out to Wayne and the family.
- Rev. Tom Maddox, Naples, Fl
I knew Melvin in the US Navy. He was a great guy that I truly admired. My prayers go out to Wayne and the family.
- Rev. Tom Maddox, Naples, Fl
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- A Celebration of Life Will Be held at a later date
