David Paul Wheeler, age 74, of Mt. Sterling, KY passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026. David was born on September 12, 1951, in Mt. Sterling to the late Lemon and Opal Richardson Wheeler.  He was a car dealer for 49 years. He was an amazing father, papaw and brother.  His passion was cars as well as watching baseball, basketball and car races.

David is survived by his daughter Stephanie Newton of Mt. Sterling; his son David (Jayla) Wheeler II of Salt Lick;  6 grandchildren: Megan (Kyle) Smith, Kevin Lee Newton II, Jackson Wheeler, Emma Wheeler, Aubreigh Wheeler, Marleigh Wheeler; 3 great grandchildren: Grayson Wheeler, Wyatt Smith and Caroline Smith; 5 sisters: Judy Thomas of Owingsville, Fern Woosley of Mt. Sterling, Kathy Toy of Owingsville, Brenda Stroub of Indiana, Linda Patton (Bobby Hudson) of Mt. Sterling; 2 brothers Johnny (Betty) Wheeler of Indiana and Tommy (Linda) Wheeler of Ohio.

Besides his parents, David was preceded in death by his son Duke Wheeler; 3 brothers: Chester Wheeler, Murrell Wheeler and Ronnie Wheeler.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.  Visitation will be at 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25th at Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals.

Burial to follow at Machpelah Cemetery, Mt. Sterling.

Pallbearers: Anthony Thomas, Chad Murphy, Richard Evans, Rodney Young, Zack Stroub, Billy Stull.

Honorary Pallbearers: Kevin Newton, Paul Mansfield, Larry Reed, David Caywood, Ronnie Wheeler, Tom Murphy, Benny Helton, Charlie Donahue.

Services entrusted to the care of Herald & Stewart Home For Funerals, 1002 Woodford Drive, Mt. Sterling, KY  40353