James Anderson Wiley
Sep 13, 1941 - May 17, 2016
Posted by Janet Laubhan Flickinger

http://www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com/

James Anderson Wiley, of Norman, Oklahoma, joined his Heavenly Father on May 17, 2016 at the age of 74.  James was born September 13, 1941 in Walters, Oklahoma to Lloyd W. and Elva (Trantham) Wiley.  

He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in July 1966.  James proudly served and retired as Naval Aviator with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  He won his wings of gold in February 1968 and over time accumulated over 3500 flying hours as a pilot.  He was awarded 68 Air Medals, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.  After retiring from USMC, James worked for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and the Department of Human Services.  

James enjoyed long distance running, exercising, and staying fit.  He loved animals, going on ski trips, listening to all types of music; especially classical and opera.  James was very artistic and excelled at drawing.  

In 1990, James met and married his wife Donna Sue (Morrow) Wiley.  Together they enjoyed a beautiful and blessed life and were the love of each other’s lives.  James was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Judith Ann (Dyer) Wiley; brother, Bill Wiley; and sister, LaDean Bridges. 

Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Donna Sue Wiley; sons, Beau and Bret Wiley; daughter, Kristi D. Smith; and countless other family members and friends.

Visitation will be 8:00am-8:00pm Friday, May 20, 2016 at Havenbrook Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00pm-8:00pm.  Graveside services to celebrate his life will be 11:00am Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Norman, Oklahoma.