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James Wilson Wiley Sr.

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James Wiley Obituary

Wiley, Sr., James Wilson "Posey" Wiley, Sr., age 44 passed away Friday, June 17th, 2016 at Tulane Medical Center. James was born and resided in New Orleans, LA where he dedicated himself to being a wonderful father and provider for his children. He is survived by his children James Wilson Wiley, Jr., Dwi'Shana Smith, Jakirai Wiley, A'Janai Wiley, and Jayla Wiley, his father, Jessie Wiley (Virginia), Sr., brothers, Keenan and Kentrell Blatcher, Jared and Jeremy Wiley, his companion Shatara Frazier, children's mother, Kynnyotta Smith and Adriana Butler, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. James was preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Albertine Finnie, Major and Wiley, his daughters Jasmine Smith and Destiny Wiley, mother Mary Finnie Wiley and a brother Jessie Wiley, Jr. Relatives and friends of the family are invite to attend a Funeral Service at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933Washington, NOLA, Saturday June 25th, 2016 at 11:00am. Visitation starts at 10:00am. Rev. Ernest Johnson is officiating. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Please visit www.rhdoesfuneral.com to sign online guestbook.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 22 to Jun. 24, 2016.

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Dwi'Shana Smith

August 26, 2025

Forever in our hearts. I love and miss you so very much Dad

DwiShana Smith

June 12, 2024

Another year without you Dad and it hasn't become easier. I'm so thankful for the times that we shared. I love you

Stace Stenson

May 13, 2024

Coming to see you at rest next month. I have been wanting to but I never get there. I sure miss you calling me and I still cherish the numerous times we were together. Love you my Brother and I keep up with your kids the same way I always did...

Dwi'Shana Smith

June 12, 2023

Reminded of you daily Dad.. Continue watching over us. I love and miss you dearly

Nae Nae

June 30, 2016

This still feels so unreal. We are all missing you insane. I'm happy your suffering has ended, yet so very sad that your presence is missing. Keep your arms around us Daddy.. We still need you

June 26, 2016

Prayers and condolences to the family's. R.I.P my neighbor

Steven & Angela Carter
Dallas, Tx

Linette Jackson

June 26, 2016

May God continue to watch over the bereaved R.I.P. Posse

Charlene Simmons

June 25, 2016

My heart and prayers goes out to the family...Another Angel has received his wings...Continue to shine in heaven as you did on Earth... Rest My Brother

Tanjala

June 25, 2016

Rest in peace. Sending my prayers and condolences to the family.

Dwayne Sandifer

June 24, 2016

Growing up as friends man can believe it but God got you now he save the best for last R.I. P this is for my Homie Peace

Lori Matthews

June 24, 2016

Rest Posse, you were a great father and always a provider. No more suffering for you are now at peace with the heavenly father. I can laugh about many fun times we shared. You were truly something else, and will be missed. Rest my friend.

Marie Thomas

June 24, 2016

Be strong in the Lord.

Nicole Smith

June 24, 2016

Posey you will forever hold a place in my heart...I love you...Your Sister N Law Nicole

Wes Watts

June 23, 2016

While we met through Jimmie and only knew each other for a short period of time, you became great friend of mine. My prayers are with your family.

Lois Nelson Walker

June 23, 2016

-Hebrew 4:16 "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Shatara and children I extend my heartfelt condolences to your family, during this difficult time. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ bless and comfort you all.

Tiffany McNulty

June 23, 2016

My prayers are with the family. Keep the good time in your hearts.

keenan blatcher

June 23, 2016

My brother we were the best of friends till the end I will always love you brother,may you rest in peace,love your brother Keenan

Atasaha Shelby

June 22, 2016

Rest In peace cousin you will be miss auntie and Jessie have been waiting on you y'all are whole again

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