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Ed

& Ruby Knick

Wiley

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January 9, 2018

Ira Edward Wiley, 91, and Ruby Knick Wiley, 90, of 462 East Dolly Ann Drive died in Lewis Gale Medical Center at Salem. Ed died Monday, January 8, 2018, and Ruby died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Ed was born June 6, 1926, in Bath County a son of the late Oscar and Clara Wolfe Wiley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wiley. . He was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Navy. He had retired from Pronto Press and was part owner of General Printing. He was a member and former Deacon of Covington Baptist Church. Ed was an avid bowler and longtime fan of the Wood Brothers #21 NASCAR racing team. Ruby was born November 25, 1927, in Covington a daughter of the late William and Hattie Irvine Knick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and a daughter-in-law, Sharon Wiley. She was employed as a receptionist at Dr. Beachem,s office and had retired from the Charles Pinckney Jones Memorial Library. She was also a member of Covington Baptist Church and enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels to area residents. Surviving are their two Sons, Kevin Wiley of Covington and Larry Wiley of Richmond; two grandsons, Jesse Wiley and Daniel Wiley, both of Richmond; a granddaughter, Terri Hoover of Clifton Forge; a great grandson, John Hoover, of New Kent and a number of nieces and nephews including Beverly Dakermandji of Roanoke. A double funeral service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Arms officiating. Interment will follow in Alleghany Memorial Park. The family will receive their friends Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until service time at Arritt Funeral Home. The family suggests that donations in Ed and Ruby's names be made to the Covington Baptist Church; 280 W. Riverside St.; Covington, VA 24426 or to the Heart Association. Cemetery Information Saturday, January 13, 2018 Alleghany Memorial Park 7008 Winterberry Ave. Covington,VA - 24426 Service Saturday, January 13, 2018 11:00 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426 Visition Saturday, January 13, 2018 10:00 AM Arritt Funeral Home Chapel 1102 S. Highland Ave. Covington,Virginia - 24426
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