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November 28, 1942 - December 6, 2016 Spencer Lillard Wiley, 74, died on December 6, 2016, at his Saint Simon's Island home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 28, 1942 to Ernest E., Jr., and Janie Lardner Wiley. He graduated from University High School in West Los Angeles in 1960, and went on to earn his college degree from the University of Michigan. Spencer worked in the financial industry in many capacities, including trading government agency bonds with Goldman Sachs for many years in New York. In New York he also met his late wife Lovejoy Skinner, where they settled down and spent many loving years raising a family. He was preceded in death by his spouse Lovejoy, his parents Ernest and Janie, and his brother Ernest Earle Wiley, III. He is survived by his daughters Anne Wiley Alphonso (Irin), Henrietta (Rhetta) Lovejoy Wiley (Mary), 7 grandchildren Nicole, Ashton, Janie, Allison, Michael, Spencer, and Lucinda, 5 great-grandsons, and 6 great-granddaughters. Spencer is also is also survived by his brother Lynford Lardner Wiley and his nephew Lynford Lardner Wiley, Jr. Spencer was a founding member of Ocean Forest Golf Club, and a long standing member of the Sea Island Club, the National Rifle Association, Kane Lodge Masonic brotherhood, and the Divers Action Network. He was also involved with a variety of clubs and charitable organizations on St. Simon's Island, in Brunswick, and in New York. Spence was an accomplished marksman and scuba-diver, and an earnest golfer. He will be remembered for his puckish sense of humor and boundless charm. Heaven just got a lot funnier. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in memory of Spencer L. Wiley to BrainREconnect, Inc., at http://www.brainreconnect.org/. BrainREconnect is an organization that serves those individuals who have experienced a stroke and/or brain impairment, their families, caregivers, and friends. The family would like to recognize the kindness of Christine Short, Donald Banks, and the caregivers of FirstLight Home Care and Hospice of the Golden Isles.
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My sincere condolences to each surviving family member. I remember Spencer fondly. As previously stated, each "Wiley boy" had a unquestionable and unique sense of humor...And, anyone within their circle would be hard pressed to keep up with their particular brand of wit.
May those memories comfort each of you, as you move through the grieving process.
Godspeed.
Very best regards,
Paula Marie Wiley-Rutter
Paula Rutter
December 14, 2016
May his memories be a blessing, bringing comfort to aching hearts as he R.I.P
December 13, 2016
The Wiley boys, Ernie, Lyn and Spence, grew up on Linda Flora Drive, in W.L.A. They were each unique in their own way, but they all had one thing in common: a great sense of humor. When any of them were around, laughter was present, and if two or three of them got together, it kept you on your toes.
Back in the fifties, a neighborhood friend told me that Spence was good in math. That was an understatement. He took that gift with him all the way to New York City, and he wound up making some colossal trades that earned him more than just a great reputation. They were the kind of trades that people write books and movies about, i.e. 'The Big Short.'
Spence enjoyed the finer things in life, and I admire him for following his passions and living the dream.
bob emrich
December 10, 2016
Rhetta, may God rest his soul and may his memory be eternal. Wishing you and your family peace at this very sad time. Maria
Maria Mouratidis
December 9, 2016
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December 7, 2016
Our hearts were broken to learn of the death of our dear friend Spence! We shall always remember the HAPPY TIMES! Our love and sincere sympathy to all of the family!
Olin, BettyRose and Bryan Colwell
December 7, 2016
Lovejoy Wiley
December 7, 2016
Lovejoy Wiley
December 7, 2016
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