Joseph Keith Wheeldon

Joseph Keith Wheeldon, age 38, of Gravette, Arkansas, died Saturday, March 5th, 2016. He was born in Oakland, California, to Harlan and Ida Russow-Wheeldon. He graduated from Gravette High School in 1997 and formerly worked as a machinist for Graco Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frederick and Edna Wheeldon; his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Mae Russow and his aunt Iva Fletcher. He is survived by his parents of Gravette, and his sister, Kimberly Louise Wheeldon, and her life partner, Amy Standoff of Topeka, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Arkansas with visitation preceding the service at 5 p.m. Pastor Dan Fagula will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. 72715. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.