John A. Wheatley, 80

John A. Wheatley, 80, of Sykesville, died Sunday, Jan. 4, at his home from an extended illness.

Born March 1, 1934 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Amos L. and Greta Singhass Wheatley Sr. He was the husband of Betty A. Wheatley, and they had been married for 59 years.

John was a U.S. Army veteran. He had worked as a warehouseman for ACME. He had also worked in the insurance business for 13 years. He enjoyed playing cards, working around the family home, watching the Baltimore Ravens and spending time with friends and family. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Fred E. Wheatley and Linda, Mark A. Wheatley and Kathy, John E. “Rick” Wheatley and companion Linda Hans; sister Mary Higdon and grandchildren Thomas Stevens, Lauren, Nicholas, Taylor, Samantha, Olivia and Chase Wheatley. He is also survived by great-granddaughter Breanna Stevens. He was preceded in death by four brothers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home, located at 6028 Sykesville Rd. in Eldersburg. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 5600 Old Washington Rd. in Sykesville, officiated by John’s pastor, Rev. Michael Dubsky. Interment will follow in Lorraine Park Cemetery.

Sympathies may be expressed in the form of contributions to Gilchrist Hospice Care, 11311 McCormick Rd, Suite 350, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 or to Messiah Lutheran Church.

Photo and arrangements courtesy of the Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home and Monument Company.