Gus Oliver Wiley

July 9, 1947 - April 5, 2020

Gus Oliver Wiley, 72, of Boyce, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Gus is preceded in death by his parents, Kelly and Gladys Wiley, 22 siblings, and one granddaughter, Emily Woodward. Gus was born on July 9, 1947, in Jonesville, Louisiana. He was a very loving and giving family man who had a way of telling stories that could captivate you. He proudly served four tours in Vietnam in the United States Army. While serving, Gus was a paratrooper within the Airborne Alert Squad and served as a Point Man for his platoon. Gus was known to his platoon as “Zero.” He received many commendations including four purple hearts during his service. Gus was very proud of his service. Afterwards, Gus worked as a motorcycle mechanic with Johnny Davis Harley Davidsons. Gus loved motorcycles and rode them often. Gus also worked as a truck driver for many years. Those left to cherish his memory includes his wife of seven years, Sharon “Jean” Wiley of Cotile Lake; three children, Corinne Baum and husband, Tommy of Tullos, Suzanna Laffitte of Vidalia, and Patricia Wiley of Alexandria. Those also left to cherish his memory includes four grandchildren, Christopher Woodward, Samantha Turman Wiley, Dusty Woodward, and Darren Woodward; along with two siblings, Joey Wiley and Delphia Wiley Carroll, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. To extend on condolence to the Wiley Family, please visit www.KramerFunerals.com.