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Wiley E. Paisley

March 18, 1920 ~ September 17, 2015 (age 95) 95 Years Old

Wiley Paisley Obituary

Age 95

WILEY E. PAISLEY, age 95, of Landenberg, PA, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was the husband of Ollie Greer Paisley, with whom he shared 73 years of marriage.

Born in Piney Creek, NC, he was the son of the late Lee Gordon Paisley and Phoebe Jane Caldwell Paisley.

Wiley was a machine tender of the NVF Company, Yorklyn, DE , for over 30 years, retiring in 1982.

He was a member of the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, West Grove, PA. He was one of the original members of the North Carolina Ridge Runners.

He enjoyed traveling to Potter County, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and being with his family and friends.

He served his country in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Garland Paisley of New London, PA, Arnold Paisley and his wife Sandy of Downingtown, PA and Marvin Paisley and his wife Judy of West Grove, PA; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Wiley was predeceased by five brothers, Hershall Paisley, Cecil Paisley, Wilder Paisley, Thomas Paisley and Dale Paisley; seven sisters, Ida DeBoard, Erie Caldwell, Dora Halsey, Reba Wallace, Edna Paisley, Donna Caldwell and Annie Caldwell.

You are invited to visit with Wiley’s family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 on Tuesday evening, September 22, 2015, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, 250 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA, and again from 10:00 to 11:00 on Wednesday morning, September 23. 2015, at the Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene, 240 East State Road, West Grove, PA.

His funeral service will follow at 11:00 . Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Tim Leonzio Foundation, VTEFD, Attn: Lynn Cox, 555 Hyetts Corner Road, Middletown, DE 19709

Online line condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Tim Leonzio Foundation

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Tim Leonzio Foundation, VTEFD, Attn: Lynn Cox, 555 Hyetts Corner Road, Middletown, DE 19709



Services

Visitation
September 22, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home
250 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Visitation
September 23, 2015 10:00- 11:00
Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene
240 East State Road
West Grove, PA.

Funeral Service
September 23, 2015 11:00AM
Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene
240 East State Road
West Grove, PA

Burial
September 23, 2015
Union Hill Cemetery
424 N. Union Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

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