Michael Wheeling Obituary

"Michael Ray Wheeling of Weddington, NC went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 2, 2023. "Mike" was born on July 29, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to his loving parents, Ray and Carolyn Wheeling. Mike was 62 years young. Mike was an adventurer who lived life fully with passion, kindness, humor, and compassion. He loved deeply, worked hard, played hard, and had a deep faith in Christ that determined many paths in his life. Mike married Nina Glander in August of 1984 and they were together for 40 years. Together, they raised two children, Curt Michael and Gina Maria, absolute gifts from God. Mike was incredibly thankful for and proud of his two children. He loved time with his family more than anything on this earth. Mike loved being outside in God's creation and enjoyed many outdoor hobbies such as water skiing, wake-boarding, boating, jet-skiing, kayaking, snow-skiing, gardening, and riding his motorcycle. He was the "cool dad" on the lake who still liked to cut the wake and impress on the water. Mike was a great and loyal friend. Boy, he loved his friends. His friends from junior high, high school, the lake, church, and college were still precious to him and he was always planning adventures with his buddies. Mike's career was spent in landscaping. He affected so many people in this field all over Charlotte with his kindness, humor, generosity, and attention to detail. He worked so hard to provide for his family and was adored by so many that he worked with. His work family was very dear to him. Mike's faith in Christ was something that grew deeply over the years; he loved the Lord and he loved his church family. He was an active member of Weddington Methodist Church for almost 30 years and his life group of brothers were true "brothers" to him. He so believed in the many missions of our church and had a generous heart that he rarely spoke of - he just gave and he just did, without speaking of it to others. Mike is survived by his wife, Nina; son, Curt Michael and wife, Ashley; daughter, Gina Maria and husband Darryl Kalil; grandson, Darryl Leo Kalil; sister, Melinda Price and husband, Tommy Price; brother in law, Donald Glander and wife, Elizabeth Glander; father-in-law, Don Glander and wife, Nydia Glander; niece, Lindsay Kay and husband, Eric Rendleman; and nephew, Adam Price and wife, Ashley Price. His family was so very dear to him; there were laughs beyond measure at family gatherings. The family is so grateful for the 62 years they had with Mike on this earth. It doesn't feel like it was enough time, but they know he is resting now in the loving arms of Jesus. A celebration of life and faith will be held at Weddington Methodist Church this Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 4:00 pm. Visitation will take place immediately following in Helms Hall. ********************************************************* In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made to Weddington Methodist Church (13901 Providence Road, Weddington, NC 28104), marked "Mike Wheeling Memorial. " These donations will support local missions in Union County, as well as the orphanage we support in Kenya and aid being provided to the church in Romania to children coming out of Ukraine. "