Mr. Troy Edward Wheeler

Troy Edward Wheeler was the first-born son from the union of Gertrude C. Jones and the Late Peter Wheeler on January 13, 1975, in Brooklyn, New York. Troy was introduced to and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on December 4, 1983, when he became a member of Concord Baptist Church of Christ under the leadership of the Late Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor. During his childhood, he was a member of the Usher Board, Children's Choir, Youth Chorus, Baptist Youth Fellowship, and the Boy Scouts of America. Troy's educational journey began at Kiddie Academy Day School and Junior Academy. For elementary school he attended P.S. 11 and later graduated to attend Satellite West, and then Paul Robeson for both junior high and high school respectively. Troy always possessed a deep passion for learning. He was naturally an exceptional student. His strong yearning to deepen and gain more knowledge earned him admittance into Morehouse College in the Fall of 1992.Each of these schools played a vital role in shaping him to grow academically and personally. Upon graduating from Morehouse in Spring 1997, Troy returned home to Brooklyn and embarked on a career in education specializing in teaching grades K-6. Troy's career in teaching younger children began at his preschool alma mater, Kiddie Academy Day School. It is there he found joy in developing the young minds of high-spirited preschoolers. He later moved on to teach at Concord Baptist Church Elementary School, where his passion and talent for teaching continued to flourish. After teaching for fifteen years in New York City, Troy relocated to Maryland in 2013. He continued his career at Achievement Prep Public Charter, Ideal Public Charter and later with Prince George's Schools at Legends Charter School. Troy approached teaching with great excitement. His love of teaching fostered positive learning environments for all the children he encountered either in the classroom or through virtual learning. Troy's dedication to developing young minds has made an unforgettable impact on those he encountered. Many of his former students continue to express their gratitude for him, helping them learn and comprehend many subjects, especially mathematics which was his area of expertise. Troy was a caring Son, Father, Brother, Teacher, and Friend to many who loved him. He had a quiet spirit and loved spending time with family and friends. If you needed him, he always made himself available to help in any way possible. If you needed a listening ear, he was there; if you needed him to help no matter how small or large the task, he was there; if you needed to find a new spot to eat, Troy was the person to ask. Though he was inherently quiet, he showed up for his loved ones with strength, solidarity, and compassion. Troy continued his walk with Christ and found a new church family and became a member at Union Bethel A.M.E. Troy was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 21, 2025. Troy leaves to cherish his memory, Mother Gertrude C. Wheeler; Daughters Zhane' and Ashanti; Brother, Timothy J. Wheeler (Christina); Sister, Alexandria T. Wheeler; Nephews Jonathan N. Wheeler, and Quinton A.M. Wheeler and; Aunts, Jennifer B. Jones-Elhag, Juanita J. White, Barbara-Jean Whitaker, Carrie Scott, and Geraldine Johnson; Great-Aunts, Denoras Reid(William), Iona Sass, Rebecca Sass, and Richardean Sass; Great-Uncles, Joseph Limehouse, and Benjamin Sass(Martha); Great-Grand Aunt, Lue Bertha White; Godmother, Gladys Potter and God Sister, Farah M. Saunders, a host of cousins, friends, colleagues, and former students.

Mr. Troy Edward Wheeler

January 13, 1975 - February 21, 2025