Amzia Martin Wheeler, 86, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 11:10 p.m.

He was born on November 10, 1927 in Tolu, KY to the late Junie Barley Wheeler and Ezra Wheeler. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a retired Teacher and was formerly a vice Principal in Madisonville. Amzia was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Madisonville.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Moreland Wheeler and two granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife, Mozell Wheeler; his daughters, Patty Abney of Hopkinsville, KY, Deedie Wheeler of Madisonville and Carolyn (Tim) Daughtery of Madisonville; his step-sons, Kenneth Whitfield of Florida and Keith Whitfield of Sacramento, KY; his sister, Dottie Winders of Marion, KY; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephew.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with Bro. Len Young officiating. Burial to follow. Military services will be conducted graveside by the Hopkins County Honor Guard. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of arrangements.