William "Bill" Albert Wheatley

William "Bill" Albert Wheatley, age 82, of Central Point, Oregon passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was born July 5, 1930 to Howard and Violet Wheatley in Arapahoe, Colorado. In April of 1951 he married Leona Witt. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1956. Bill and his family moved to Medford in 1962 from Bay City, Oregon. He worked as a mill wright for 32 years for Medco. Bill enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, camping, bowling and taking walks with Leona. He is survived by his wife Leona, daughter Leanna Chisum, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two brothers Larry and Jerry Wheatley. He was preceded by his parents, son Alan and daughter Tamra. Bill will be laid to rest next to Alan and Tamra in Hillcrest Memorial Park. No services will be held. Memorial contributions to Oregon Cancer Society or your favorite charity. Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary, Medford, Oregon are in care of arrangements. www.hillcrestmortuary.com