"The memories are a dear reminder of the wonderful friends on Lowden Lane in Manchaca that we have loved and missed. Red was a great friend and mentor. He was missed when he moved from Manchaca but an occasional dinner brought us together for a few more years. Red, I know Francis is happy to have you with her again. Rest in peace."
In loving memory of
Basel Iven Wheeless
January 25, 1923 - August 10, 2014
Basel was born in Easterly, Robertson County, Texas, January 25, 1923, to William Elzie (Buddy) and Elizabeth Nora (Young) Wheeless. He was Nora and Buddys last surviving child. His siblings were James Elzie Wheeless, Thomas Oren Wheeless, Hallice Adren Wheeless, Victor Clydell Wheeless, Agatha Euline (Wheeless) Rose, Sarah Elizabeth Wheeless, William Rogers Wheeless, and Artie Carroll Wheeless.Basel and Frances Magdalene (Stewart: October 9, 1925 July 17, 2004) were married November 22, 1941 in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Basel and Frances had two sons, James Lee Wheeless (October 24, 1942 August 10, 1991) and Basel Arthur Wheeless and his wife Patricia (Purvis) Wheeless. Besides his one surviving son, Art, his four grandchildren also survive him: Dr. Derek Wheeless and his wife Tiffany (Vinyard), Kimberly (Wheeless) Davis and her husband Kenneth, Michael Scott Wheeless and his wife Debra (Garza), and James Chad Wheeless. Six great-grandchildren Brooke, Bret, Brandon, Amber, Alex, Landry and Presley also survive him.Serving with the Second Infantry Division in the European Theater, Basel was a Sergeant in the US Armys Field Artillery during WWII. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force in 1963 and from the US Department of Agriculture in 1984.His body will lie in state at Harrell Funeral Home in South Austin. The scheduled visitation is 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014, and his funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2014. Burial will follow at Live Oak Cemetery. Masonic graveside service will be performed by Bob Wheeless. Basels son, Art Wheeless, will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Davis, Tommy Wheeless, Derek Wheeless, Michael Wheeless, Mark Wheeless and Carl Bennett.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your local Alzheimers Association.Condolences may be sent to: www.harrellfuneralhomes.com
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"Art, Pat, and all the family....I am so sorry for your loss.Basel and Frances were good and constant friends tome. We had many wonderful times together. I missboth of them."
"Uncle Red brought so many gifts to our lives. We will always remember the many Saturdays, C.L., Aaron, Laura and I spent playing "Skipbo", picking pecans and peaches and visiting with him and Aunt Frances. Uncle Red shared many of his interesting stories with us. We are to glad to have been a part of his life. The world has been a better place because he was in it."
"We had many good times with Red and Frances when we were neighbors on Lowden Lane. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Dear Art and familly. We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. We are all thinking of you. We hope you are doing okay and just to tell you one more time that you were and will always be the best mailman around. Love you, Nancy and David Bourell, Eleanor and Emerson Connell 38 Pillow Rd. 78745"
"May God bless each family and individual who enjoyed a close relation with Basel."
"Mr. Basel will be remembered for his positive attitude. He enjoyed each day and encouraged others to share his happiness."
"Dear Art and family.Our Thoughts, Sympathy and Prayers are with you and your loved ones as you mourn the passing of your Father.Respectfully yours,John and Christa Miller."