Taylorville Obits

Donald Eugene Wiley

Donald Eugene Wiley, 77 of Taylorville passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10:33 a.m. at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. He was born on May 22, 1944 in Taylorville, IL the son of Francis Lorraine and Leota Darline (Fritsgerald) Wiley. But he was raised by his grandparents Lee and Eva Fritzgerald. He married Linda Mitchell, they later divorced, He then married Marilyn Fisher on September 15, 1973 and she preceded him in death on January 12, 2003. He then married Patricia Snow in 2006 in Taylorville, IL. He worked at various laborer jobs throughout his life before becoming disabled.

He is survived by his Spouse: Patty Wiley of Taylorville, IL; Daughter: Tina (John) Fleming of Kincaid, IL; Son: Donald Eugene Wiley Jr of Kincaid, IL; Grandchildren: Ali (Dale) Garner of Taylorville, IL, Donald (Tiffany) Ryan of Nokomis, IL; Kristen Ryan of Decatur, IL; Curtis (Sydney) Ryan of Pana, IL; Noah Ellsworth of Kincaid, IL; nine Great-Grandchildren; Sisters: Frieda Jones of Decatur, IL; Marcia Upton of Tovey, IL; Brothers: Bobby Henne of Springfield, IL; Morris Upton of Taylorville, IL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, daughter: Susan Annette Wiley; Son Donald Eugene Wiley II, Sister: Frieda (Fritzgerald, Lowe, Battles), Brother: Gary Upton, Niece Michelle Sharp and Vickie Truax.

Don will be cremated and there will be no services.

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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