James Leroy (Red) Wheeler, age 62 of Palmyra Township passed away peacefully into eternal rest on December 30, 2011 at Robinson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1949 in Mt. Clare, WV the son of the late Charley & Goldie Opal (Bolyard) Wheeler. James married the love of his life, Darlene J. Hayhurst on November 25, 1967 and they enjoyed 44 blessed years of marriage together. He had lived in Palmyra since 1974 working as a coordinator at General Motors for 39 years before he retired on August 1, 2006. James enjoyed hunting, gardening, and doing yard work. He also liked archery and shot in many competitions throughout different states. He was a coach for Boys & Girls Hot Stove baseball & girls softball league for many years. James was a member of the UAW #1112, The IBO (International Bow Organization), and the Lake Milton Fish & Game Club where he was President for many years and was currently the trustee. Memories will be carried on by his loving family; his wife, Darlene of Palmyra Township; his daughter & her husband Tammy Wheeler & David Hornof of Deerfield; his sons & their wives Todd & Amy Wheeler of Ravenna, Tim & Kristine Wheeler of Newton Falls; his brothers & their wives Kenneth & Shirley Wheeler of Akron, John & Sharon Wheeler of Tallmadge, Charles (Cotton) & Candy Wheeler of Mt. Clare, WV; his 10 grandchildren Kaley, Shianne, Tyler, Kyle, Reese, Grace, Rachel, Robin, Tabby & Wyatt. James is preceeded in death by his parents, and 1 sister Juanita Trondreau. Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Wednesday Jan.4, 2012 at 11:00 am. Rev. Don Booth will be officiating. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Tuesday Jan. 3, 2012 from 5-8 pm. James will be laid to rest in Palmyra West Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, Ohio, 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com