James Kirby Wiley Jr.

May 31, 1934-June 4, 2013

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James “Jim” Kirby Wiley Jr., 89, of Sparta, passed away June 4, 2023, at his residence, in Sparta.

Jim was born May 31, 1934, in Nashville. He was the son of James Kirby Wiley Sr. and Clarice Buford Wiley. He was the husband of Wanda Raines Wiley.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Jim has worn many hats in his lifetime but is best known worldwide for his amazing fish carvings.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Wanda Ray Raines Wiley; stepson, John Robert Irwin; daughter, Shannon Wiley Kelly; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., June 8, 2023, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with entombment to follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Dwight Fuqua will officiate. The family will receive friends 11 a.m.-2 p.m., June 8, at the funeral home.

Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.