of Searcy, AR
March 19, 2020
James ''Jim'' Wiley 84, of Searcy went to be with his Heavenly father on March 19, 2020, at his home. His earthly father and mother, Lester and Irene Wiley, preceded him in death as well as brothers, Bob and Larry.
Surviving him is his wife Edith of 63 years; his three daughters, Denise, Kim and her husband Mickey, and Janet; one sister Carolyn; his grandchildren include Reagan(Ticia), Ashley, Blake(Luka), Audra(Daniel), Lindsey(Matthew), Paige(friend Austin), grandchildren by choice Chase and Lauren; great grandchildren include Elliette, Sawyer, Rooke, Caroline, Collins, Denver, Charlie, Emma-Lea(EJ), and Gentry, and coming in May will be Harrison, and one great grandchild by choice, Brooks.
Bro. Jim Wiley accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in January of 1960. He was baptized the same day at Second Baptist Church, which is now Calvary Baptist Church. Bro. Jim surrendered to preach the gospel in 1964 while attending a revival at Temple Baptist church, conducted by Bro. Bill Burnett. He was pastor at Walker, Griffithville, Higginson, Temple and Calvary Baptist Churches. While attending seminary in Ft. Worth, TX he pastored at Mayfield, TX. God allowed Bro. Jim to minister in several foreign countries, the Philippines, Brazil, South Korea, Guatemala, Africa and Panama. Other area of revivals included Louisiana, Florida, Illinois, Montana, Iowa, Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and many in Arkansas. Bro. Jim accepted the call to pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in January 1993, a fulfillment of where he was saved. With a Bible in one hand and a hammer in the other, he gladly accepted. He took great pride in construction to the church. He often speaks of his beloved wife Edith, his family, friends and church families, their love and encouragement all along the way. When he opened or closed any service, you could fill the presence of God Almighty in his humble words. He was a true servant of our Lord. In the year of 2014 after 21 years at Calvary Baptist Church, Bro. Jim retired. ''To God Be the Glory.''
Due to the crisis of Covid-19 there will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be held in the future. At this celebration we are inviting anyone whose life was touched by his ministry can come and share a testimony.
In lieu of flowers memorials in his name may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1508 W. Center St, Searcy, AR 72143.
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25 Condolence(s)
Michelle Wiley Monday
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Jim was always very special to my dad(Oscar Wiley). I always enjoyed seeing him and the family. I have a lot of great memories. God be with his family and loved ones because there's no doubt he is with God.
Donny & Rose Underwood
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Edith , Donny and I were sorry to hear about bro.Jim passing.He was a great man and man of God.He will truly be missed.
Tanji Langley
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr Jim's passing. It's a comfort to know he's residing in the home Jesus prepared for him and to know we will someday be able to enjoy ourselves in his company. I love your family!
T. Willett
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
So sorry to hear of Bro. Wiley's passing. I always held a special place for him in my heart. So thankful that we had crossed paths in this life and plan to see him again in Heaven. Love to his family
KAREN FORTUNE
Monday, March 23, 2020
Mom and I loved Brother Jim and his preaching of God's word. He was a great man of God. Love and prayers to Sister Edith and the family.
Emma Ponder
Sunday, March 22, 2020
My love goes out to the entire family during this very trying time.
Doug and Jo Ann Fish
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Praying for everyone during this time of great loss . Love Doug and Jo Ann Fish.
Boss and Norma Vaughn
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Boss and I were so sorry to here about Jim! He was a good godly man! We are praying for you Edith and your family!
Darlene layne
Saturday, March 21, 2020
brother Jim will be greatly missed he was a very nice man
Phyllis Vaughn
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Bro.Jim was my pastor the whole time he was at Calvary Baptist and I loved him and his family very much. Prayers for all his family.
Teresa Floyd Jaynes
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Brother Jim will be missed so much! Prayers go out to his family and friends! So happy he is in his forever home in Heaven!
Larry & Faye Gentry
Saturday, March 21, 2020
We are so proud and blessed to have know and spent time with Bro Jim and to have Kim as a member of our family.
Tina, Steve and Julia Hooper
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Bro Jim has been a huge part of our lives and we loved him dearly. Heaven is rejoicing his homecoming. ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Kerry Rainwater
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Many prayers for this family that is very special in so many ways. What a wonderful father and husband. He loved his family so very much, and God above all. Love to all of you. Praying for comfort and healing.
Jeff & Kristie Wilson
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Our condolences, sympathies and prayers to The Wiley Family A long life of serving the Lord that is now rewarded with many jewels in his crown. May GOD comfort and bless your families.
Dana Burns
Saturday, March 21, 2020
There are not enough words to describe how Brother Jim impacted my life and the lives of my children. I love, admire and respect him greatly. He and Miss Edith will forever hold a place in my heart. Enjoy heaven Brother Jim until i see you there one day!
Gary Stubblefield
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Brother Jim baptized and married me. He was a true man of God. Words cannot express the sorrow for his family. The world has lost a faith warrior but heaven has gained another angel
Melissa Miller
Saturday, March 21, 2020
My prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss. Earth lost a great man while Heaven gained a great man.
Marcita Reynolds
Saturday, March 21, 2020
To all the family so sorry for y'all's loss!!! Love you!!â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
Cindy Hollis
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Bro Jim was a wonderful servant of God. He forever touched my life (and many others) with his kindness and love. He truly walked the walk.
Sending love and prayers to all his precious family.
Cledas “Bubbyâ€, Dana, Maisie & Channing
Saturday, March 21, 2020
We love your family and we are praying for you during this separation. We praise God, with you, for the promise of a Glad Reunion Day!
Paula Mulherin
Friday, March 20, 2020
Mrs. Edith, Denise, Kim and Janet and all the rest of Bro Jim's family, my heart breaks for you as you have to say your final goodbyes here on earth but what a great reunion day that will be when you are all joined together in heaven. Thankful to have know Bro Jim. Look forward to that great celebration of life.
DeAnna Kuykendall
Friday, March 20, 2020
Bro. Jim delivered the service one night in 1980 at temple baptist church where i accepted the lord as my forever savior. Mrs. Edith was one of my teachers at church and whom i have a VERY special place for in my heart! I will keep your famkly in my prayers, I have loved this family for a very long time!!!
Tonya Crisler
Friday, March 20, 2020
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this time.
Much love to my dear friend,
TonyaCrisler
Carol Daves
Friday, March 20, 2020
Bro. Jim Wiley was the first pastor for my husband, Joe Paul Daves, and myself after we married. Joe Paul gave his heart to Jesus while under Bro. Jim's ministry at Temple Baptist Church. Praise God for his life and love for the unsaved. We were so blessed to have known him. Prayers for his family in this time of grief. I look forward to attending a celebration of his life when the time comes.