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Edward Emerson "Ned" Wiley was born on 22 March 1910 in Emory, Washington Co., VA. He married Frances Tittsworth on 25 October 1940; no children. He died on 11 June 2003 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

WILEY JR., Edward Emerson "Ned", of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at
Asbury Acres Healthcare Center in Maryville, TN.

He was a graduate of Central High School in Knox County, TN, received his A.B. from Emory
and Henry College, Emory, VA, B.D. from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC, M. A. from
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT, Ph.D. Degree from Duke Graduate School and his D.D.
Degree from Emory and Henry College.

Dr. Wiley, a retired United Methodist minister, was a member of First United Methodist Church
of Maryville, TN. He served the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church in many
capacities, beginning with the Jefferson City Circuit in Jefferson County, TN in 1937. He and
his wife, Frances, then served the St. Elmo Church and Centenary Church in Chattanooga, First
Church of Maryville, TN, Broad Street Church in Kingsport, TN, State Street Church in Bristol,
was Superintendent of the Abingdon District in VA, and First United Methodist in Newport, TN,
before returning to First United Methodist of Maryville to serve as Minister of Visitation. He
also served as Chaplain at Asbury Acres Health Care.

Dr. Wiley served as president, past president, and board member of many different organizations
during his ministry. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of Emory and Henry College,
Tennesee Wesleyan College and Hiwassee College, he was a member of the Salvation Army
Advisory Board and the Personnel Committee Conference Council on Ministeries. He enjoyed
golf, tennis and swimming.

Dr. Wiley was preceded in death by his father, Edward Emerson Wiley; mother, Lucy Osment
Wiley; one brother; two half sisters; grandfather, Ephraim Emerson Wiley, the second president
of Emory and Henry College; grandmother, Elizabeth Reeves Wiley, founder of the Holston
Methodist Home for Children in Greeneville, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Tittsworth Wiley; brother, Frances A. Wiley and wife, Libby
of California; and a beloved sister-in-law, Elizabeth Tittsworth of Jefferson City, TN.

Funeral services will be held at Maryville First United Methodist Church in Maryville, TN at
7:00 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2003 with Rev. James R. Green and Rev. Sterling Turner officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the Church.

Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for the interment
service with Dr. Ed Eldridge officiating.

The Wesley Mitchell Sunday School Class will serve as Honorary Pall Bearers.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the church of your choice in memory of Dr. Wiley.
(PLEASE NO HOUSE PLANTS)


McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, TN 865 982-6812
www.mccammonammonsclick.com.

He was buried in June 2003 in Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #64813097.

Francis Amelis Wiley was born on 30 August 1912 in Tazewell Co., VA. He married Elizabeth Gibboney Rush on 13 May 1936 in Alameda Co., CA; no children. He died on 29 March 2006 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Co., CA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Francis A. Wiley died in Walnut Creek, CA.

A native of Virginia, he earned his B.A. degree in History from Emery and Henry College, followed by a M.A. degree from Duke University and Doctorate from University of California at Berkeley.

He was an educator for more than 30 years, holding positions as professor of history at University of Arkansas, New York State University, Rutgers University and California State University, Fresno, where he was director of the graduate division, School of Social Sciences.

A true Southern gentleman, Dr. Wiley was a committed environmentalist, musician and church layman.

He was a resident of Rossmoor since 1978, where he was active in the Kiwanis Club, Community Club, and Tice Valley Methodist Church and served as director, Third Walnut Creek Mutual.

He is survived by Elizabeth R. Wiley, his beloved wife of 70 years; niece, Lynn Burns of San Francisco; and sister-in-law, Frances T. Wiley of Marysville, TN.

Interment was at Oakmont Cemetery in Lafayette, CA.

Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel Walnut Creek, CA (925)934-5400.

He was buried in April 2006 in Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA, Findagrave.com #13887663.

Frances Tittsworth was born on 14 February 1910 in Jefferson City, Jefferson Co., TN; daughter of Buford M. and Eva (McSpadden) Tittsworth. She married Edward Emerson "Ned" Wiley son of Dr. Edward Emerson Wiley, D.D., and Lucie Osment, on 25 October 1940; no children. Frances Tittsworth died on 25 April 2007 in Maryville, Blount Co., TN,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Frances Tittsworth was born February 15, 1910, in Jefferson City, TN, the daughter of Buford M. and Eva McSpadden Tittsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E. E. "Ned" Wiley; brother, Mac Tittsworth; sisters, Elizabeth Tittsworth, Mary Kate Tittsworth, and Munsey T. Mowbray; and sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wiley of Walnut Creek, California.

In 1937, Ned Wiley was appointed to the Jefferson City Circuit following his education at Emory and Henry College. Duke Divinity School, and Yale and Duke Universities. While serving this appointment, he met Frances Tittsworth. They were united in holy matrimony on October 25. 1940. Frances and Ned enjoyed over 62 years of marriage, which took them to Chattanooga, Maryville, Kingsport, Bristol, Abingdon, and Newport.

Upon retirement, the Wileys moved to Asbury Acres in Maryville, where Ned served for a time as Chaplain. Frances was a good companion and strong support for Ned throughout the years. She was very outgoing and friendly and deeply committed to the Church and the Lord they gave their lives to serve.

Frances' beloved "Ned" entered the Church Triumphant on June 11, 2003.

The Wileys had a rich Methodist heritage. They studied Holston's history and celebrated a grandfather, E. E. Wiley, serving as President at Emoi7 and Henry, and a grandmother founding what is today Holston United Methodist Home for Children. Ned's father was a Presiding Elder in Knoxville when he went away to school. Frances was a great encouragement and a devoted wife who helped E. E. Wiley. Jr., to make his own mark on the history of Methodism in Holston.

Funeral services were April 28.2007, at First United Methodist Church, Maryville, with Dr. Robert L. Wilcox and Rev. Sterling Turner officiating. Additional remarks were made by William Ed Harmon, special friend and legal guardian. The interment service was April 29, 2007, at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville.


Submitted by Grady C. Winegar – Holston Conference Journal – 2007 – Page: 313.

She was buried in April 2007 in Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville, Knox Co., TN, Findagrave #64813279.

Elizabeth Gibboney Rush was born on 4 October 1913 in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA; daughter of Connally Trigg and Mattie Glenn (Bradley) Rush. She married Francis Amelis Wiley son of Dr. Edward Emerson Wiley, D.D., and Lucie Osment, on 13 May 1936 in Alameda Co., CA; no children. Elizabeth Gibboney Rush died on 11 January 2015 in Rossmoor, Orange Co., CA.

She was buried in January 2015 in Oakmont Memorial Park, Lafayette, Contra Costa Co., CA, Findagrave #230000849.

Elizabeth Gibboney Rush lived in 1930 in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA. She lived in 1940 in Berkeley, Alameda Co., CA. She lived in 1950 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Gladys Gibson was born on 6 August 1895 in Benicia, Solano Co., CA; daughter of William Benjamin and Anna Catherine (Johansen) Gibson, Jr. She married Dr. John Murphy "Murph" Reeves, M.D., son of William Rollin Reeves and Mary S. Murphy, in 1923, Gladys Gibson died on 14 March 1974 in Carson City Consolidated Municipality, NV.

She was buried in March 1974 in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Findagrave #167234848.

John Murphy "Boots" Reeves, Jr., was born on 17 December 1925 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. He died on 31 December 2002.

John Murphy "Boots" Reeves, Jr., lived in 1960 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA.

Edward Murphy Reeves was born on 27 November 1883 in Sullivan Co. (probably), TN. He died on 1 December 1883 in Sullivan Co. (probably), TN.

He was buried in December 1883 in Beeler Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., TN.

Donald Murphy "Murphy" Reeves was born on 4 February 1961 in Alameda Co., CA. He died on 2 July 2023.

He was buried in July 2023 in Oak Hill Cemetery, Brewer, Penobscot Co., ME, Findagrave #256346077.

Donald Murphy "Murphy" Reeves lived in 1990 in Bangor, Penobscot Co., ME. He lived in Truckee, Nevada Co., CA.