John Wheless was a native of Jackson, MS, and a resident of Shreveport for 56 years. He was a lifelong member of St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, where he served on the Church Vestry for many years. As an alumnus of LSU Baton Rouge and a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, John's commitment extended beyond the realm of his faith and education. He also contributed his time and expertise as a valued member of the Board of St. Luke's Episcopal Mobile Medical Ministry. Moreover, he embraced his family's legacy as a fourth-generation co-owner of Allen Millwork, Inc.
With a passion for his family and friends, the game of golf, and the LSU Tigers, John's spirit radiated through his every endeavor. In a tribute to honor his father's enduring legacy, his son Jackson Wheless, a local commercial real estate agent with Sealy Real Estate Services, memorializes his father’s legacy with this inaugural Golf Classic. This meaningful event serves as a testament to his father's love for the sport while simultaneously raising funds to support the work of St. Luke's Episcopal Medical Ministry.
St. Luke's Episcopal Medical Ministry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates as a compassionate and dedicated mobile medical ministry in the heart of Northwest Louisiana. Through the utilization of a medical RV, they offer free preventive health screenings, fundamental health services, comprehensive health education, and medical referrals to the underprivileged individuals residing in both rural and urban Louisiana communities encompassing Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Desoto, and Claiborne parishes.
This organization boasts an extraordinary team of volunteers, comprised of skilled medical professionals and compassionate individuals from various backgrounds. They have been providing their medical services since the year 2008 and continue to forge deep connections within the communities they serve, while consistently expanding the range of services they deliver.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. If interested, please contact Jackson Wheless at 318-344-7384 or Tammy Fleetwood at 318-294-2894.
Executive Committee Members:
- Jackson Wheless
- Tammy Fleetwood
- Clay Mullin
- Nanci Chance