He was a cheerful warrior. He had been a Loop resident. National coverage of the war was a terrible example of the medias power, he said. He was a veteran of WWII. How are you feeling, Charlie? I would ask him by phone. Wiley talked tothousands who were involved from average folks to generals and admirals. It had been 1934 when Charlie the precocious kid was rehearsing the 1935 award-winning, stage hit Old Maid. He died on November 15, 2019. Charlie did it all. Burial arrangements will be private, per the family. He was born February 4, 1922, to the late Jesse B. and Mary Ben Wiley. Charlie was the most intelligent and interesting man I have every known. 5:30 p.m. He recalled the parade for students at Grove City College, Pennsylvania. But what a life! He lectured at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford. New York Times new President/CEO says Christianity is b NY Times joins A Journey in Jamaica, Queens! You have funeral questions, we have answers. He was also on the AIM Speakers Bureau for over 30 years. Once I asked him about Humphrey Bogart and the communist movement, given that I had long profile of Bogeys bad left-wing politics in my 2010 book, Dupes, including whether Bogart had been a communist at one point in the 1930s. And so he came walking in after a couple of minutes after two. Powered by WordPress. Inevitably as he gabbed on, a listener would turn to me and whisper, Where in the world did you find this guy?, Our most unforgettable moments with him were the annual dinners that he and Dave Ayers and two or three very fortunate invited others had the pleasure of sharing every spring when he came to Grove City. May he rest in peace, Hello, my name is kenny hill from princeton indiana right out of evansville I just found out that charles has pass away , I have been trying to call him for quite awhile my brother and i live in jacksonville fl since 1974 we all was good friends and work together in evansville , My brother and I thought he was the greatest singer that we ever heard in our life , he was the only one in evansville that took our job sometimes , but he had a voice that was very special , we under stood , I think i met his wife alex one time , if you are ever in contact with her , give her my number I would like to talk to her , if she would not mind to call me sometime , T,hanks, kenny 904 -731-4013. She loved being around . Well, hell, he would respond, Im doing pretty good for a guy whos 90-something years old, I guess.. Where have we seen this before? Charles H Wiley in 1940 United States Federal Census Charles H Wiley was born circa 1909, at birth place, Oklahoma. City Hall, High St. & Zoom, MON. (You can unsubscribe anytime), The Most Interesting Man in the World: Charlie Wiley, RIP. In 1973, he organized the "Home With Honor" Parade. More importantly, what would you do if you were them? He later participated in the operation to evacuate the natives of Bikini Atoll prior to the atom bomb tests. He was born July 18, 1950, to Forrest and Darleen Wiley, at Hoquiam, Washington, the youngest of three boys . Visitation is Sunday from 12:00-1:30pm at. After earning . Consequently, many of his talks featured analysis of mis-reporting and an advocacy of objective reporting as a replacement. He received a battle star for Okinawa and, at endof the war, was among the very first Americans to occupy Japan. Robert "Bob" Charles Wiley, 66, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by his wife, daughters and sons-in-law. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. He also was a master of organization. Dave Ayers and I sometimes say to one another when in a bind, What would Charlie do? He would fight back, smartly, prudently, but with humor, with panache. "I always felt loved and privileged to have such a wonderful husband. Charlie spoke several times at Kearny Cottage, The Ferry Slip Museum, Perth Amboy Free Public Library and the Kiwanis Club. We will remember him forever. Record information. Wileys parents were personal friends of Thornton Wilder. I appreciate your loyalty and how you always had my back. He is survived by his devoted wife Alice, his son Scott of Sayreville NJ and daughter Chris of Los Gatos CA and grandchildren Adrian and Katherine. 6 p.m. How would you think and feel about this if you were them? Later, while in Kosovo, he visited the troops from many nations, including the Russian 13th Tactical Group. Obituary Junction City Charles E. "Chuck" Metzger 79 Passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center, Zanesville. I have read incredible books, had amazing professors, met some real geniuses, but no one like him. Start a conversation using these share links: Matthew Continetti All Rights Reserved. Reorganization He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Junction City and was Self-Employed. Dont worry. Russian evangelicals appeal, stop the Aggression! Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. He had the distinction of being cast, as a child, in two Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway productions. Charlie founded and directed this organization to make sure there is a vehicle in place to show that Viet Nam Vets service was appreciated and that they were welcomed Home with Honor. /*