Wiley Lee Southern

STONEVILLE — Wiley Lee Southern of 150 Ridgecrest Drive died Sunday, December 13, 2009.

He was a native of Rocky Mount and a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. for many years before relocating to Rockingham County. Mr. Southern was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II and was a retiree of Fusco Construction Company, Brooklyn, N.Y. While residing in Stoneville, he was a former employee of Home Savings Bank and the Office of Dr. Lee Turner. Spiritually, he was a faithful member of Little Bethlehem Christian Church where he served with the Board of Deacons, Senior Choir and Male Chorus.

Survivors are: beloved daughter, Dorothy Roberts of the home; granddaughters, Tonya Stephens and spouse, Bishop Jerome Stephens of Atlanta, Ga. and Monique Roberts of Long Island, N.Y.; great-grandchildren, Nichole (Max), Khalidah, Jerome, Jr. (Andrina) and Maurice; great-great-grandchildren, Joseph, Tonjane, Max, Jr., Katiana, Sydnee, Aminah and Akira; other relatives and many cherished friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday from the Little Bethlehem Christian Church, Eden with Pastor Larry Ponds and Bishop Jerome Stephens presiding. Interment will follow in the family of plot of Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

The family visitation will be Friday morning from 10:30 until 11:00 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions made to Hospice of Rockingham, P. O. Box 281, Wentworth, N.C. 27375.

Funeral arrangements are by Johnson & Sons.

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