WHEAT, Joel Michael

Arizona Silver Belt, Globe, AZ Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Joel Michael Wheat, of Globe, Ariz., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011. Joe was born on Jan. 20, 1937 in Indianapolis, Ind. to Granville Carter and Mariam Hancock Wheat, the second son of four children. He was raised in Phoenix, Ariz. where he attended Kenilworth Elementary, Osborn Elementary, West Phoenix High School and college. His early working years were spent in the retail industry employed by Sprouse Reitz Variety Stores and later with TG&Y Stores Company where he rapidly advanced to vice president. In more recent years he managed retail stores for Wal-Mart, including a new store in Claypool, Ariz. which he opened and managed for several years until his retirement. Joe currently owns Golden Hill Apartments in Globe. He was a member of Greater Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce since 1984, as well as a member of many other service clubs and civic organizations. His favorite pastime in retirement was his love for the game of golf. He was a member of the Cobre Valle Golf Club where in healthier days he golfed daily. He is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother, Richard. He is survived by his only son, Michael; his only sister, Beth; and his brother, Milton. Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.