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Gary Allen Wheeldon

February 24, 1961 — May 27, 2025

Frederick

Gary Allen Wheeldon, 64, of Frederick, Maryland, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at home. He was the loving fiancée to Judy A. Bowers for over 38 years.

Born on February 24, 1961, in Frederick, he was the son of John Benjamin Wheeldon of Frederick and the late Thelma Lorraine (Tobery) Wheeldon.

He was a graduate of Frederick High School class of 1979. Gary painted in the tri-state area for many homeowners.

Gary loved to fish and enjoyed watching the Redskins and Orioles. He took great care of his pets and never turned down a seafood meal.

In addition to his father, John, and his fiancée, Judy, he is survived by brother, James E. Wheeldon of Frederick; daughter, Kim R. Dawson and husband, Bob, of Hagerstown; grandchildren, Kyle G. Jones and fiancée, Caitlin, of Hagerstown, Kirsten R. Jones and husband, Ben, of Smithsburg, Glenn A. Rider and fiancée, Katie, of Sabillasville, and Daniel J. Rider of Hagerstown; and two great-grandchildren, Graeme and Harrison.

Besides his mother, Gary was preceded in death by daughter, Carrie A. Bowers; grandson, Michael R. Rider; and sister-in-law, Patricia D. Wheeldon.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2025 at Stauffer Funeral Homes, 1621 Opossumtown Pike in Frederick.

Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at StaufferFuneralHome.com.

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Monday, June 2, 2025

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1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, MD 21702

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