LEN WILEY
1886-1936
PROMINENT OFFUTT, KY, MINISTER PASSES SUDDENLY
The Rev. Len Wiley, 50 years old of Offutt, died suddenly at his
home, there last Tuesday September 15 1936.
His death came as a result of a heart attack which he suffered
while harvesting hay in his field.
He was in apparent good health when he went to work, but he
succumbed suddenly in the early afternoon.
He was buried in the family cemetery at Offutt.
The Reverend Wiley was a minister in the United Baptist Church and
one of the most devout members since early boyhood.
He became an ordained minister at the age of 25 years and has been
one of the outstanding men in his community all his life.
He was widely known and loved by all who came in contact with him.
He is survived by his widow Mrs. Mollie Van Hoose Wiley and two
children. Mrs. Norvil Sparks of Freeburn, Ky; and Earl Wiley of
Offutt.
His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wiley of Wiley Branch
also survive him.
Paintsville Herald
9-25-1936
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