CJCAT Mourns Loss of Past President
Former County Commissioner Skipper Wheeless died Aug. 2 at the age of 80. Skipper took office in 1989 and served as president of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas in 2001-02. He was also president of the West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association and the Far West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association. He served on the Texas County Financial Data Advisory Committee, Tobacco Settlement Administration Advisory Committee, TAC Board of Directors, TAC Law Enforcement Education Committee, West Texas Council of Governments (WTCOG) Area Agency on Aging, WCTCOG Advisory Committee, and the Texas Fair Defense Act Committee. Skipper was named County Official of the Year by the West Texas Association in 2002-03.
Jerry “Skipper” Wheeless Obituary
Lange Funeral Home
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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Skipper Wheeless, who left us peacefully at his home in Ballinger, Texas, on August 2, 2024, at the age of 80.
Skipper was born on December 2, 1943, and lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and generosity.
Renowned for his many talents and accomplishments, Skipper was a highly skilled woodworker and welder.
He served with distinction as a County Commissioner for 17 years. He was appointed to leadership roles in numerous County Judges and County Commissioners state level associations within Texas for many years during his career.
His love for billiards and his remarkable talent for cooking brisket were just a few of the many ways he enriched the lives of those around him. Skipper had a remarkable ability to solve
problems and figure things out, earning the admiration and respect of all who knew him.
Skipper is survived by his son, Jerry Wheeless, and his wife, Denise; his “Sweet-pea” Sondra Tha Diz; his stepdaughters, Sharon Cagle and Gina Wells; one brother, Bubba Wheeless; nephews Jason Wheeless and Jared Wheeless; and extended family member Warren Stoker. He was also a proud grandfather to Casey Cagle, Jaylee Wells, Heidi-Lee Wheeless, and Hannah Stoker, and a proud great-grandfather to Elijah Wells.
In honoring Skipper’s wishes, his remains have been donated to science, and no services will be held. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Ballinger Cares Hugh Wade Center.