Dawson Waylon Wheeler
November 12, 2002 ~ December 20, 2022
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Dawson Waylon “Bullet” Wheeler, 20, of Candler, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 20, 2022.
Born November 12, 2002 in Buncombe Co., Dawson was a son of Daisy Strong and Larry Wheeler, Jr.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandmother, Sandra Strong; brothers, Dustin Strong and Dale Burleson; sister, Samantha Hixon and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dallas Strong.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Thursday.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to the funeral home to help with the expenses.
Services
Funeral Service: December 29, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Love you Dawson
Wrapping my arms around all who are hurting for you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I pray that God holds you close and carries you through this, as only He can. Please know if there is anything at all you need, please let me know. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves memories no one can steal. All our love and prayers,
Keisha & Chris Chambers
Dawson you will forever be missed I love you cuz until I see you again prayers from my family
We love you all so much. No words can say how much our hearts hurt for you. I remember Dawson as a little boy playing football in my yard with Trent & Dustin, spending the night at our house. And most recently as a young man visiting with Larry. Such a beautiful child and a tragic loss. You are all in our prayers
Daisy and Larry I can’t imagine how you feel right now. I am so sorry for your loss. You guys are in my prayers.
Daisy.Larry and Family,
My heart is breaking for all of you. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m still in complete shock! There are so many great memories of Dawson that will be cherished forever! I love you all, I’m here if you need anything!
No Words can ease your pain but please know YA’LL are in my thoughts and prayers and if y’all need anything please don’t hesitate to call me or Tyler. I will never EVER forget the first time me & my family met Dawson he was just a little thing outside playing in the yard and our son Tyler asked can I go play with him and ever since that day Dawson, Dustin and Tyler all grew a bond that was tight like brothers. Dawson was the type of person he could get along with just about ANYONE. He sure did have that silly but lovable way about him and he was full of life. If he knew someone was having a bad day he would give that look and say something funny to where they would crack a smile. DAWSON WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN IN MY FAMILY. Till we meet again.
(RIP DAWSON WHEELER)
Love,
Crystal, Tyler, & Tazz
When we leave our Heavenly Father in the pre-existence and are borne unto our Earthly Mother and Family to love and be loved , we are borne with a “pre-determined” purpose.
The Lord in his Mighty wisdom and compassion does not take away a Life, to cause grief and pain,
But HE will call for that Life (HIS heavenly child) to return to HIM and the Heavenly Kingdom when the purpose has been fulfilled, whatever it may be.
This may feel cruel with no rhyme or reason, creating sadness and a deep abyss of pain because it did not happen in our desired time or way.
This, I believe is a test of our faith and trust in HIM, accepting that our Heavenly Father does not give to cruelly take away, and through our faith knowing Heavenly Father will re-unite us for all Eternity at a later day.
In all the memories I have read, it appears that Dawson, brought something positive and joyful into all who had the privilege of knowing him in the short time he was with you. His life seemed to have had “purpose” and perhaps in his death there is yet a “greater purpose” to be fulfilled.
I also had a son killed at the age of 17 yrs. and Christmas of 2021 the death of one of my daughters, before that my older brother and husband and a father I never grew up knowing, MIA/WWII. So death and separation are not strangers to me, and the solitude I get to ease my pain is my Faith.
I once asked my Heavenly Father, with tears in my eyes from a brutal beating, which was “normal” in my childhood; “God why did you borne me into this life”? And what I believe I heard was: “Because I knew you were strong enough to survive it” where the others may not …