Dexter Wheelous laid to rest

ATLANTA - A soldier from Winder, killed in action in Iraq Christmas Day, was remembered at his funeral Tuesday as a loving family man and friend.

Services for Sgt. 1st Class Dexter Wheelous were held in Atlanta.

Marlow Roberson, a friend of Sgt. .t Wheelous', was among those eulogizing him.

"People remember his smile and he was always there," Roberson said, wiping tears from his eyes.

The Army presented Sgt. Wheelous' widow with a number of her husband's medals, including the Purple Heart.

From WDUN 2

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