James Edward Wiley, age 76, of Cornelia, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Born on June 28, 1949, in Jefferson, he was a son of the late Bruce and Claudie Wehunt Wiley. James was retired from Fieldale Farms Corporation, where he dedicated many years of service. In his leisure time, he enjoyed cooking out, tending to his yard, and watching classic Western films. He was a faithful member of Alto C.H. Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eddie Wiley; daughter, Donna Wiley Smith; stepson, Cecil Smith; stepson-in-law, Bobby Gosnell; and brother, Doug Wiley.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Annie Ruth Dill Wiley; daughter, Angie Wiley Baugh; stepsons, Ricky Smith (Diana), Dennis Smith, and Jerry Smith; stepdaughter, Sandra Gosnell; brothers, Wayne Wiley and Billy Wiley (Gail); sisters, Linda Wiley Jarrard and Juanita Wiley; 10 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, special cousin, Doug Wiley; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services are 2 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Pastor Scott Ledbetter officiating. Interment will follow in Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5 - 8 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the funeral home.

An online guest registry is available for the Wiley family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706-778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.