Wiley was born November 9, 1945 in Eclectic, Alabama. He grew up in Yuma. Wiley's first job after picking fruit with his family as a child was on the Tomkins Ranch in Bitterwater, which included riding a horse bare back while accompanying Mrs. Tomkins on her weekly trip into King City.

After serving as military police at Ft. Ord, Wiley lived his life towing, scraping, wrenching, and trucking produce with his family.  A longtime resident of Lockwood and surrounding parts, Wiley leaves many friends.

He is survived by a sister, brothers, family in King City and Salinas locally. Wiley was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, and his wife Eloise.

Wiley died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 10 ^th , 2020. He was 74.

A Celebration of Life is planned for 11am, Friday, March 20 ^th , 2020 at Eddington Funeral Services Chapel.