Dennis Darwin Wiley

Dennis Darwin Wiley Augusta Dennis Darwin Wiley, age 51, of Augusta, MI, died Sunday evening, September 7, 2008, as the result of injuries sustained in an auto accident. Dennis was born on March 5, 1957 in Kalamazoo, MI and was the son of Allen J. and Loretta M. (Lowe) Wiley. He was 1976 graduate of Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School. Dennis was currently employed as a truck driver for a waste hauler. He was part of Kenny Head's Racing Team Pit Crew at the Kalamazoo Speedway and he enjoyed following NASCAR, especially -24- Jeff Gordon. Dennis was a fisherman at heart and thoroughly enjoyed trips to Florida. He could "Bang Out" heavy metal tunes on his guitar and he never missed an opportunity to play the "Slots" at various casinos. He was a true lover of LIFE and was passionate about all his family! On November 3, 1984 in Battle Creek, MI, Dennis was united in marriage to the former, Teresa L. Powers, who preceded him in death on February 18, 2006. Surviving are two sons: Dennis A.P. (Robin L.) Wiley of Kalamazoo, MI and Barrett M. Willey of Augusta; two granddaughters: Alexis Marie and Savanah Lynn: his parents: Allen and Loretta (Lowe) Wiley of Galesburg, MI; his in-laws: Arthur and Jackie (Jones) Powers of Battle Creek; two sisters: Bonnie E. Johnson of Kalamazoo and Theressa A. (Jeff) Jackson of Galesburg; and four brothers: Kenneth A. (Lucretta) Wiley of Augusta, Chris L. (Carolyn) Wiley of Kalamazoo, Timothy J. Wiley of Galesburg and Scott D. (Martha) Wiley of Salt Lake City, UT. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Brian D. Wiley in June of 2000. At the request of the family, friends may call on Thursday, September 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Richland Chapel, 9170 East D Avenue. The funeral service to celebrate Dennis' life will be held on Friday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Augusta (MI) Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Dennis' honor may be made to his son: Barrett M. Wiley College Fund. A personal message to the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com