Leonard Francis (Buddy) Wheeler, 66, died on November 4, 2007 at his home in Cobb Island, MD.

Buddy worked most of his career in excavation and construction and was a member of The International Union of Operating Engineers. For a short time he worked as a commercial waterman and in his last years assisted in the mornings at Shymanski's in Cobb Island.

He was an avid boater and his intrests included fishing and in his earlier years hunting. He loved driving and a short day trip for him was a drive to and from Smith Mountian Lake.

Born on November 15, 1940 he was a lifetime resident of Charles County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Gladys Wheeler.

He is survived by his wife, Frances; three sons, Craig and his wife Carol, Ernie and his wife Lisa, Marty and his wife Tracy; two step-children, Chrystie Stewart and her husband Tripp; Robert Moody; three siblings, Peggy Dillon, John Wheeler and Ivan Wheeler and thirteen grandchildren.

A gathering will be held on Sat. November 10, 2007 from 10am until time of memorial service at 12 noon at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, P.A. Intermet will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cobb Island VFD & EMS.