FRANKLIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
101 WEST NASH STREET
P.O. BOX 909
LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA 27549
(919) 496-1469
www.FranklinNCGOP.com

June 20, 2006

In Memory of Dr. Thomas Wheless, 87


Dr. Thomas Wheless and Lois at March 17 GOP County Convention in Louisburg

Republican activist and former Louisburg Town Councilwoman Lois Wheless said her husband, Dr. Thomas Wheless, 87, died suddenly on Monday, June 19.  The Whelesses have been active in Republican politics for over 20 years and, according to the June 21 edition of the Franklin Times, Dr. Wheless was "the epitome of the so-called country doctor," said Dr. J.B. Perdue, a longtime colleague and friend.

"I wish we could go back to those times," Perdue said. "He was what a family doctor was all about. He treated everything. Anything you had, he could treat it or send you to the right person."

Dr. Wheless practiced for 40 years and retired in 1988.

Dr. Wheless will be sorely missed and our thoughts and prayers will be with Lois and her family.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23 at Oakwood Cemetery in Louisburg.

Lois said she would love to hear from everyone so call her at (919) 496-3566.