Wheeler’s Story
Wheeler was born October 28, 1979 in Dothan, Alabama where he lived his entire life. He was a 1998 graduate of Northview High School and a 2002 graduate of Auburn University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was employed in management with Cox Pools and later in his career with Bobcat of the Wiregrass. Wheeler was a member of First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Auburn Football. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and family. He is the proud father of Wheeler Whitlow Price, Jr., “Whit”, who was born in May of 2009, and Elizabeth Warner Price, “Libby”, who joined the family in March of 2011.
Wheeler was diagnosed with cancer October 22nd, 2011, at the age of 32. As a result, Wheeler received chemotherapy in Dothan, Alabama and Houston, Texas. Wheeler, his wife Melissa, and family moved to Houston, Texas on two different occasions so that Wheeler could receive treatment for the cancer that eventually resulted in his death. From this experience, Wheeler and his family came to realize the financial hardship that results from living away from home without employment and enduring a disease such as cancer.
What is the Wheeler Price Memorial Hunt?
The Wheeler W. Price Memorial Hunt, Inc. is a 501c(3) entity that was created to honor the memory of Wheeler W. Price, who died on January 15, 2014 as the result of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a form of cancer. In February of 2014, friends and family of Wheeler organized a pheasant hunt for the benefit of Wheeler’s children. The hunt was a huge success and the organizers decided to continue the hunt for the benefit of those persons and their families who are suffering as the result of cancer.
The Wheeler W. Price Memorial Hunt, Inc is governed by a Board of Directors (for a list of Board Members see below). If you or someone you know, who lives in Houston or Dale County, Alabama, is incurring extraordinary expenses such as medical, living, or, travel expenses, etc., as a result of cancer, , you may complete the linked application to apply for funds raised in Wheeler's honor at the Wheeler Price Memorial Hunt.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Melissa W. Price Martin Price, III
Edward M. Price, Jr. Archie Solomon
Joel Hewes C. K. Merrill
George Flowers Whit Hewes
Ricky Ball