About
Author and historian
Bob Wheatley
Born in Henderson, Tennessee to Glen and Verna Wheatley, I married my high school sweetheart, Delores Smith Wheatley. As of this writing, we have been married 65 years. Our family includes two children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
I hold a B.S. degree in science and an MBA in business, with a concentration in economics, along with additional graduate work in regional economics and sociology. My professional career spanned ten years in the chemical industry, thirteen years in real estate and construction, and fifteen years in consulting and management.
I taught economics at three universities—three years as full-time faculty and thirty years as adjunct faculty. I have served in church leadership and as a Sunday school teacher since 1976. Currently, Delores and I reside in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Published Works & Speaking
T.B. Larimore Biography
A comprehensive biography exploring the life and ministry of Theophilus Brown Larimore, one of the most influential evangelists in the American Restoration Movement. Read the book (PDF)
The Jericho Road
Designed to explain the spiritual bonds between Christ and a Christian through the lens of relationships.
Collegeside Church of Christ
Regular speaker at Collegeside Church of Christ, including presentations on topics such as death and dying from a faith perspective. View media
Hardeman House Presentation
On April 27, 2023, Bob visited Henderson, TN and spoke for two hours about his research on the life of T.B. Larimore to a group of twenty plus individuals at the Hardeman House. Watch on YouTube
Interests
Economics & History
Drawing on decades of teaching economics and researching regional history
Tennessee Tech University
Part of the Cookeville community since 1968, with deep ties to TTU
Biblical Study
Church leader and Sunday school teacher since 1976
Gardening
Finding peace and joy tending to plants at home in Cookeville