Wilford "Red" Wheatley

Wilford "Red" Wheatley, 80, of Bluffton SC passed away Monday, July 30 at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's. A native of Washington, DC. Survived by Theresa, his wife of 57 years; daughter Donna Wheatley-Troup; son Paul Wheatley (wife Linda); daughter in law, Beth Wheatley and 8 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Timothy Wheatley. Retired from Milliken & Co after 23 years and former parishioner of Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. He was a US Army Paratrooper during the Korean War. He was a member of the Sun City Veterans Club. The family will receive friends from 3 til 5 pm, Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton. A Wake Service will be held at 4:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Monday, August 6, 2012 at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 333 Fording Island Road, Bluffton with burial at 2:00 pm in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort, SC In lieu of flowers - donations to Hospice of the Low Country PO Box 3827 Bluffton SC 29910 or St. Gregory Catholic Church, Bluffton SC. Online memorial registry - www.saulsfh.com (Sauls Funeral Home, Bluffton, SC)