No services will be held
James “Jim” B. Wheat, 71, departed this life on Friday, August 13, 2021 after fighting a long battle with diabetes and cancer. He was born in Hampton, VA. He spent most of his life on the Peninsula and he loved Williamsburg.
Jim graduated from Fork Union Military Academy before attending William and Mary College. During his college years, he played football, baseball, rugby and enjoyed the fraternity life. He was also active in the drama department, performing in “Man of La Mancha” and “The Common Glory”.
After leaving William and Mary, Jim worked for the Williamsburg Pottery. He then became a part-owner of the Short Stop Deli, where he worked for several years before building his own business in Newport News.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Herchell Wheat and his grandparents, Jim and Una Reeks and John and Maudie Wheat. Jim is survived by his mother, Mary Wheat; his brothers, Richard Wheat (Paula), Tommy Wheat (Betty); his sisters, Myra Wheat (Tony), Judy Wheat (Thomas); two nieces; four nephews; four great-nieces; two great-nephews; an aunt, Ann Logan; two cousins in Pennsylvania and several cousins in Louisiana and Missouri.
No services will be held, per Jim’s request.