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Klein Funeral Home - Champions obituary
16131 Champion Forest Dr. Klein, Texas 77379
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Tillman Lorenzo Wheat, Jr.
June 1, 1923 - October 4, 2016

Tillman Lorenzo Wheat Jr passed peacefully from this world to
be with The Lord in the early evening hours of October, 4 2016. His wife Nancy of 67 years was holding his hand; his two sons Buck and Mike were at his bedside.

Buck loved God and Country. During WWII, he fought for
freedom in the Battle of the Bulge, contributed to the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp, and was honorably discharged from the Army as Captain in 1946.

A consummate family man, Buck balanced a 37 year career with
Texaco and a rich relationship with his family. He is deeply
loved by his great-grandchild, grandchildren, children, wife,
siblings, and extended family members.

The world knows this man by many names: TL, Junior, Buck,
PawPaw, Poppy. The Lord knows him for his commitment to
faith, integrity, compassion, and the spirit with which he lived his life on this earth. We celebrate his exceptional life, and hold up his memory as an inspiration for our family that will never be forgotten.

Buck is survived by his wife, Nancy Elizabeth Wheat.
Sons: Tillman Lorenzo Wheat III, William Michael Wheat and
wife Ada.
Grandchildren: Rachel Elizabeth Lepchitz and husband David,
Georgia Paige Wheat and partner Andrew Remick, Joshua Adam
Wheat and wife Mallory, Michael Zachary Wheat and wife
Samantha.
Great Grandchild:

Austin Michael Lepchitz.
Sisters: Verna Marie harper, Dorothy Dawn Armstrong and
husband Doug.
Sister-in-law: Margaret Wheat,
and many other dearly loved friends, nephews, nieces and
cousins from the Wheat and the Davis families.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the US Army 42nd
"Rainbow" Division.


Online:

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In Memory of: Tillman Lorenzo Wheat Jr
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By Mail:

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Obituary sent by son

Tillman L "Buck" Wheat Jr, '45, 93, of Houston died October 4, 2016. He was a captain and commander in the US Army, 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division. Buck's active duty came in WWII, in the European Theater, and he fought in The Battle of the Bulge, earning the Bronze Star for bravery in battle. His company also helped liberate the Dachau prison camp. After returning to the US, Buck worked for Texaco for 37 years, until his retirement in 1982. He is survived by Nancy, his wife of 67.5 years, and sons Larry ('73) and Mike.