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Billy Joe Wiley
June 24, 1941 - November 18, 2008

Mr. Billy Joe Wiley was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1941 son of the late Dallas Polk and Jennie Clara Baker Wiley. Mr. Wiley died Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro Ark., at the age of 67 years 4 months and 25 days. He was born in Athens, Alabama and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann. Mr. Wiley was a welding supervisor for Roach Mfg., in Trumann and a member of the Refuge General Baptist Church in Lake City. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Phyllis Wiley Fisher, one grandson, Jonathan Adam Wiley, two sisters and his parents. Suvivors include his wife of 49 years, Earlene Gann Wiley of the home; two daughters, Laquitta (David) Nelson of Lake City and Gail (Kenneth) Ross of Trumann; one sister, Doris Payne of West Memphis, Ark., four brothers, Buddy Wiley of Augusta, Ga., Gilbert Wiley of Trumann, Kenneth Wiley and Mike Wiley both of Jonesboro; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life will be Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev. Larry Ward officiating. Michael Spray will honor Bill with a special music request. Burial will follow in the Willis Cemetery near Harrisburg, Ark. Pallbearers will be Carl Whitt, Jimmy Bishop, Larry Bishop, Joe Cooksey, Sonny Parrish and Barry Woods. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill

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  1. Gabby Lopez, trumann arkansas says
    October 3, 2016

    R.I.P Uncle Bill I Love And Miss You So Much

  2. keith taylor family, Lunsford AR says
    December 14, 2008

  3. Kelly Henry Stewart, Cullman, Alabama says
    December 8, 2008

    I was so sorry to hear about Bill. I remember coming to your house when I was young. I came over to see Phyllis. We would ride on the propane tank and believe it was a horse. I sure miss Phyllis. We were real good friends in the fourth grade. I don't know how much more your family can take. Hang in there. Keep your mother healthy and safe.Love Kelly Henry Stewart

  4. jessie a mitchusson, truann says
    November 28, 2008

    Haven't seen billy in a long time,we were good friends at a much younger age.I know everyone will miss him, I hope each one will have the lords blessing to help get through this.Earlene was a true friend also and I wish only the best for her.May god bless and touch each one. Jessie Mitchusson

  5. Alice Harrison, trumann,ar says
    November 25, 2008

    Earline and Family,I am very sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of time spent with Bill & Earline.Bill was a happy man who loved to talk about Earline, his girls, his grandchildren and great grand children, and I loved listening to all his stories. I am praying for you all.Alice Clayton Harrison

  6. vickie (willard) kendall, jonesboro, ar. says
    November 23, 2008

    So sorry to here about your Dad passing away. YOUR FRIEND VICKIE

  7. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    November 23, 2008

    Miss Earline, Laquita, and Gail, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. I remember when he would come into Mom and Dad's store at Tulot; he was always smiling and talking about you girls and the grandchildren. I know this is hard, but with lots of prayers, tears, and laughter from remembering the good times, it does get better with time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

  8. Patty & Donald Davis, Lake City,Ar says
    November 20, 2008

    We are so sorry for your lose,our thought and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  9. Terri Strange, Trumann says
    November 20, 2008

    Gail, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

  10. sue woolbright swindle, titusville fl 32780 says
    November 20, 2008

    so sorry for your loss . sue

  11. Chad Robbins, Jonesboro, AR says
    November 20, 2008

    Earlene, Laquitta, Gail I am so sorrry for your loss. I haven't got to see Bill in a pretty good while, but I always enjoyed being around Bill. I pray that God will bless you all and bring peace to your hearts knowing that he is in a better place.

  12. Richard & Debbie Rutherford, Jonesboro, AR 72401 says
    November 20, 2008

    To the Wiley family we are so sorry to hear of your loss and pray that God's grace gives you comfort.

  13. mary jackson, jonesboro says
    November 20, 2008

    My heart goes out to all of Bill's family. I will never forget listening to Bill singing.He had a kind spirit, and enjoyed life so much. I will miss you my friend.

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