Stephen Wheelon

Stephen Dale Wheelon, 51, of Hendersonville, NC, died Tuesday morning, April 1, 2008 at his residence.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, he was the son of the late James Winslow and Evelyn Rhymer Wheelon.

An avid golfer, he enjoyed golfing with his friends at Crooked Creek Golf Club. He was an active member of Mud Creek Baptist Church. He loved his family dearly and was a devoted father to his daughters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Brenda Overgaard Wheelon of Hendersonville; two daughters, Ashley Rose Wheelon and Elizabeth Rhymer Wheelon of the home; four sisters, Susan Wheelon of Roanoke, VA; Judith Redden of ___________;
Debbie Kershner and husband, Larry, of Collierville, TN; and his twin sister, Sharon Cass and husband, Terrell, of Huntington, NY; one brother, Jimmy Wheelon of Hendersonville; mother-and father-in-law, Jan and Allan Overgaard of Hendersonville; a brother-in-law, Todd Overgaard and wife, Cindy, of Hendersonville; a sister-in-law, Traci Ammann and husband, William, of ______________; and ten nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 3 PM Friday, April 4, 2008 at Mud Creek Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Greg T. Mathis and the Reverend Mark Hunnicutt officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. At other times, they will be at the home of Jan and Allan Overgaard on Highland Golf Drive.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mud Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739.