Mr. Willie 'Big John' Wheeler, age 61, of 8 Leah Lane, Belton, S.C. passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his soul mate Ms. Cora Jackson; three daughters, April Wallace, Mya Jackson, Sharon (Howard) Suber; one brother, John F.(Essie) Sullivan; six sisters, Peggy (Arno) Adams, Linder Davis, Phyllis (Johnny) Richard, Sandra Powell, Robin H.Rice, and Angie (Sammie) Griffin,; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three aunts, Reverend Willie Mae Gaines, Reverend Thelma Ryals, and Pearlina Johnson Funeral service will be held 2 p.m.,Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the White Plains Baptist Church, with Reverend Thomas Dendy officiating, and Dr. Johnny Johnson, presiding. Burial will follow in the Bethel Hall Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening at 6-7 at the Beasley Funeral Home of Laurens. The family is at the home, 8 Leah Lane Belton, South Carolina.