John David Wiley

Deacon John David Wiley was born December 4, 1954 in Commerce, GA. He was the only child born of the late Mr. Pink and Grace Wiley, who preceded him in death. They moved to Lula, GA where he lived and was reared from an early age, until his death. Dea. David Wiley was a proud graduate of East Hall High School Class of 1973, Gainesville, GA. While there he played on the Basketball Team for the EHHS Mighty Vikings. After graduation, Dea. Wiley performed various jobs. He was employed with Coronet Carpets for at least 15 years and worked also for Walmart (when it was first built in Gainesville, GA), during this time. He had been employed with Walmart for 35 years, until his untimely death. His last place of employment was with Walmart in Buford, GA. He was raised in a Christian home and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, under the leadership of Rev. I. J. Watson at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church. David’s spiritual growth and development continued to be nurtured in a mighty great way in 2010 under the guidance and leadership of Rev. Arthur Jones. He had been active in various capacities serving God for the past 15 years. His service at SMBC includes but not limited to: Member of the Senior Choir, Laymen Choir, Pastor’s Support Team and was Ordained into Deaconship in 2016 by Rev. Jones. He was a life-long member of SMBC and life-long learner who enjoyed studying the word of God, who was the guiding force in his life as he worked diligently, to express the love of God and exemplify His righteousness in daily life. He loved giving back to the community and doing great things for other people. God blessed his life and he wanted to bless the lives of others. He touched the lives of so many here in Lula. His kindness, brotherly love and beautiful soul will never be forgotten. A legacy of love and kindness will continue to bloom in the lives of those he touched. His laughter and quotes from his mother and Rev. Jones, plus his timeless childhood stories he often told that will forever echo in our hearts. David loved: Watching TV Westerns, Sanford and Son and many types of Sports. He Refereed Softball and Basketball for Park and Recreation for over 30 years, while also being a Coach for the Lula Bulldogs Softball Team. On Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center-Gainesville, GA following an extended illness, David took his place in Heaven as another one of God’s Special Angels. Dea. John David Wiley leaves to cherish and celebrate his memories: his loving cousins, Sylvia Elizabeth Lyle, who he referred to as “MOM” longtime neighbors, friends of Lula, GA and the many other friends that crossed his path. To know him was to love him.

John David Wiley

December 4, 1954 - April 23, 2025