Condolence: Though I often wonder "why" you were called Home so soon, I find comfort in knowing you will no longer know pain, numerous medications, and other ailments you had to endure.

Having lost my dad exactly 2 years ago,I know first hand the pain our son(Bralyn)is experiencing. Bralyn is much like you and,he is being strong.

I remember discussing with Bralyn about joining the military after high school.

Bralyn said to me "My Dad said I did not have to go to the military if I didn't want to. My dad said go to college and "make him proud"

This conversation happened only months ago, who would have known this time was so near.

As you already know, Bralyn is in college now pursuing his degree as you suggested. You rest easy as I will ensure Bralyn honors your wish by graduating college with his Computer Science Degree.

Thank you for instilling great values in Bralyn and for all of the memories you created with him/for him.

He told me days ago, during the past few months you always reminded him of the time years ago when he was younger, you and Jennifer took him to the beach in Detroit and he tried to wander all the way out in the water and you would tell him ("Come back man, daddy can't swim all the way out there".lol).

In the last few months Bralyn said you reminded him of that story each time he spoke to you...memories...

You rest well in Heaven as I will ensure Bralyn continues to "make you proud".

Your wife,Jennifer, is a courageous woman and terrific mom to Derick. My prayers are with her and Derick as they continue on.

Barbara,(Joe W.),James and Joe Jr. my prayers are with you also.

Jennifer and I will ensure you sons keep in contact and carry on your legacy.

Rest Up Now,

Tasha

Condolence: Jennifer, I am praying for you and the family. Memories are forever, that's why they are called Precious Memories.
Love Y'all!

Condolence: We will not be able to be in town for Erick's homegoing memorial. Now and in the days ahead, may Jesus our God of comfort embrace you all with His loving arms as you remember and celebrate his life legacy. As the Holy Spirit ministers to you all, may God's peace be real in your lives. Always cherish the many warm and fond memories that you all share in your hearts.

Condolence: Jennifer, I am so sorry to here about the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Condolence: So very sorry for your loss at such a young age. May the family cherish Erick's memory, the fine times and look for comfort at 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Christopher Maduri
Aurora, Ohio

Condolence: Brick, twenty plus years have passed us by since we were close childhood friends who were trying to figure out life, through a growing child's eye perspective. To this day, I still do not know, or never really thought about asking why "Brick" was the nickname that we knew Erick by. But the name fit Erick perfectly. A name that empowered all of Erick’s friends to have both a stronger sense of faith and strength in ourselves. I am thankful to GOD for allowing me the opportunity to speak with Brick last week in the hospital. When we spoke I told Brick how it is so strange for us not to feel old mentally, but our bodies (at times) tells us a totally different story by the aches and pains we have to endure. In fact (looking back) at some of my aches and pains, they might be attributed to playing with Brick as a child. We were always active as kids, playing football, basketball or baseball together. And when you played any of these sports with Brick, it would be best if Brick was on your team, or else you would be finding your self being tackled or fouled HARD by the Brickster. We lived each day after school for these comical yet painful moments. And when these moments would happened our other close friends who played with us (Hollingsworth, Patrick, Chris and Andrew to name a few) would find such humor in seeing a Brick casualty of sports slowly get up from off of the ground. I remember these moments like they happened yesterday for that was a golden memory period of my life growing up. I know Brick’s Mom (and my Mom too) probably hated to see us be at the age that we were back then. Yes we all had “street-light” curfews, but we all found ways to push these restrictions to the edge. For Brick and I we were just being adventurous and free-spirited two astrological traits of our shared Sagittarius birth month. Those were the times where we were just being ourselves and opening up to experiencing life that we had never seen before since we were getting older. I want to thank Brick’s Mom for letting Brick use her Black “K” car when Brick got to the age to drive. We would all hang out over Patrick's house until 11-12am at night (in the Summertime) and when the hang out session would end over there Brick and I would go riding around the city (for a few more hours), listening to beats on the radio or cassette deck in the “K” car and find ourselves talking about girls who we had our eyes on. I was shy (back then) and when I look back, Brick may have been a little shy too, since we did more talking about getting a girlfriend than about actually having one. These are shared times and feelings that I will always have and hold deep in my heart for you Brick. My deepest condolences go out to the entire Wiley Family. My faith in GOD comforts me in knowing GOD has us all covered and Brick is standing strong, safe and sound now by GOD’s side in spirit.
Love,
Jamill, my Mom, Brother and Sister.

Condolence: My Thoughts and prayers are with all of the Family. A special Prayer for my Grandson Brayln WILEY. May God Comfort and strengthen all of you.

Condolence: To the Wiley Family: During this time may God provide you the strength and courage to go through this time of sadness. Erick was a terrific friend who I lost contact with 20yrs ago. He always encouraged me to be strong and because of God using him I was stronger than ever before. We would stay out on my moms porch way passed midnight talking and laughing. My day was sad when I watched him ride away on his bike to go home but he always was there. Erick will always be there in our memories and hearts forever. Love Calvin "Patrick" and Lena Parker.

Condolence: Dad,

I always will remember going to the lake with you. I will always remember your Big Red Truck you would pick me up in. I have so many memories of the time we spent together I will cherish them always.

Love you and miss you dad, I will "make you proud"

Your son,

Bralyn C. Wiley

Condolence: For Erick our nephew and for his dear family:
"O SON OF SPIRIT!
With the joyful tidings of light I hail thee: rejoice! To the court of holiness I summon thee; abide therein that thou mayest live in peace forevermore."