Thabiti K. Wheeler

Thabiti Khalfani Wheeler, of Baltimore, MD suddenly departed this life Saturday, March 2, 2013. Born in Wayne, New Jersey on April 23rd, 1979 to Ms. Martha Afetse’ and the late Mr. Jessie L. Wheeler. Thabiti was raised in Paterson, NJ and graduated from P.S. #4, and attended J.F. Kennedy High School, in Paterson, and Milford Mills High School in Baltimore County. He obtained his G.E.D. from the Job Corps Program. Thabiti’s first job was at Nia Café, a family owned business. He continued working in several jobs in the food service, retail and communications industry. He made his television debut, as an extra in the HBO series “The Wire”, which highlighted the struggles of African-American young men in the streets of Baltimore. His philanthropic activities included washing cars to raise money for St. Paul Freewill Baptist Church. He also had a fictional literary work in progress, for the past 10 years, which was partially about his life and times as a Black Man growing up in Paterson and Baltimore. Affectionately known as “Biti” by his close friends, was fun loving with an amazing sense of humor. He always had a joke to tell, and didn’t hesitate to make loved ones and friends the butt of his jokes. He had the gift of gab and easily made his way into the hearts of friends. Thabiti cherished his family and loved ones dearly. He spoke to his mom daily, and dropped off and picked up his girlfriend, LaDonna, from work on a daily basis. He also assisted her in caring for and raising her children, which was the role that made him the proudest. He has transitioned to his next phase of being and has the following loved ones to cherish his time here on earth: mother, Ms. Martha Afetse of Perth Amboy, NJ; sister, Dr. Monica L. Bolds of Wilmington, NC; uncles – Frank Smith, Larry Wheeler, Johnny Wheeler, and Eugene Wheeler; aunts – Andrea Kinion, Ella Palmer, Elaine Palmer and Mary Wheeler; His significant other – LaDonna Holley and her children Shawn, Ameira, Bryson, and Kamarr; God-parents – Kimaada and Tambua Moody of Paterson, NJ and Dr. Curtis and Barbara Alexander of Chesapeake, VA and a host of cousins and close friends.

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Thabiti K. Wheeler

April 23, 1979 - March 2, 2013