Royce Wiley, age 88, of Alto, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Born on August 20, 1935, in Hall County, he was a son of the late Albern and Maebell Woodall Wiley. Mr. Wiley was a self-employed poultry and cattle farmer for approximately 50 years. He was one of the hardest working men you’ll ever know and he enjoyed the work he did. Royce took delight in hunting, fishing, gardening, the outdoors, and watching “Shepherd’s Chapel” on TV. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Velma Evelyn McClure Wiley; brothers: George Wiley, M.E. “Sharper” Wiley, Dayton Wiley, and Elijah “Minor” Wiley; and sisters, Eunalou Wade and Henrietta King.
Survivors include his sons, Brad Wiley of Alto and Rickey Wiley of Toccoa; daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Crumley (Jackie) of Alto and Linda Sanders (Graylen) of Lula; grandchildren: Christy, Scott, Kayla, Lindsey, Brian, Stephen, and Makenzie; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Kathleen Wiley Sexton of Flowery Branch and Maebell Wiley Lovell of Alto; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Rev. Steve Brannon officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Sunday at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
