James Curtis "Jim" Wheeler, 68, of Oklahoma City, passed away April 27, 2009 from a courageous battle with liver disease. Jim was the ninth child born May 26, 1940 to William Jasper and Fanny Belle (Bocook) Wheeler, in Ashland, Kentucky. He attended Capitol Hill High School. Jim was a devout Christian who gave his heart to Jesus on November 15, 1992. He married the love of his life, LaDonna Sue in 1958 and together they raised their 3 children, Jim, Andy and Robin. Jim worked as a machine operator for Bakery and Confection Union and had a love for cars and motorcycles as well as the lake and camping. He was an honest family man with strong work ethics who could fix just about anything. Jim was nonjudgmental and appreciative of all people he encountered and worked hard to instill these qualities in his own children. His family will miss his sweet and sincere disposition and his genuine love for kids. Jim is survived by: • His sons, Jim Wheeler and Dee Rider, and Andy Wheeler; • Daughter, Robin Crowder; • Grandchildren, Melissa Wheeler, Santana and Bobby Dennis, Ladonna "Donna" Crowder, Johnna Crowder, Jerrod Crowder, Taylor Rider, Rebekah Wheeler and Kaitlyn Rider; • Great grandchild, Asher Dennis.