Eugene G. Wheels

Eugene Glenn Wheels, age 77, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Sunnyview Care Center.

Eugene was born December 1, 1948, in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Martha (Williams) Wheels. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for fourteen years, earning the rank of Sergeant. Eugene was an active member of VFW Post # 9662. He enjoyed the company of his fellow members and was grateful for his friend, Jim Wettestad. Eugene enjoyed athletics and like watching football, basketball, and track and field events.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife, Raynelle Honeycutt-Wheels; daughter, Donnette Barber; grandchildren, Brittany, Dorrian, Whitley, DreSean, DeVaughn, and Ariante; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Kayleigha, AJ, Angel, Nyeemah, Miles, Omari, Maryanna, Anaise, and ZaNiya; brother, Byron (Crystal) Wheels; brother-in-law, Charles Manning; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and many special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert “Preach” and Martha Wheels; daughter, Dawnise Williams; grandson, Stashaun Brown; sisters, Brenda Manning, Quencidine Smith, Phyllis Wheels, Vera Kemp, and Mary Ruth Wheels; and brother, Robert Don Elton Wheels.

As a proud Vietnam Veteran, an interment ceremony with military honors will be held for Eugene at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, IA 50003.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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