"Therefore, my beloved brethen, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,

knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."      ~1 Corinthians 15:58

Reverend Chester H. Wiley, Jr. age 81 of Moneta, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. He was born to the late Mr. Chester H. Wiley, Sr. and Mrs. Emma Florence Wallace-Wiley. He was also preceded in death by his infant brother, Jared; infant sister, Lorraine; siblings, Laura M. Ware, Robert C. Wiley, Lynda EW Owens and David Lee Wiley; stepdaughter, "Dee" and one niece, "Dee".

Early in life, Chester, joined the Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder Ward. He continued to serve God, the spirit that he had within him did not let him rest. In 2000, Chester joined Court Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. James E Coleman, Jr. In 2001 under Dr. Coleman's leadership, he transitioned over to Providence Place; where he continued his education in Divinity. He graduated in 2007 with a Master's Degree in Divinity. Chester always knew that God had called him to do his will, which was to preach and teach his word.

Chester graduated class of 1959 from Watson High School in Covington, Virginia. He then planned to follow in his father's footsteps and join the military, but things didn't work out that way. Chester began his career at MCCC Hospital as an Oxygen Therapist. Chester had different jobs throughout the years; his work ethic was faith-based community services. Chester was good at what he did and he never let anything defeat him. Chester continued to educate himself throughout the years. He accomplished an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor's Degree in Divinity and a Master's Degree in Divinity. Chester strived to continue the work of a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.

He worked diligently to spread the word of the lord and he encouraged everyone he came in contact with. In 1999, Chester married his beloved-wife, Laverne P.H. Wiley and joining them was her three children: Dee, Westley and Robert Jr, whom Chester loved dearly.

Chester is survived by his wife, Laverne P.H. Wiley; son, Christopher M. Wiley (wife, Edna) of Texas; two daughters, Crystal M. Wiley and Mary Esther Wiley King (husband, Bryan) of Virginia; bonus daughter, Donita Brittman of Columbus, OH; two stepsons, Westley Phillips and Robert Hall, Jr (wife, April); thirteen grandchildren; three siblings, Carolyn Holloway, Walter Wiley (wife, Judy) and Steven "Mike" Wiley (wife, Eloise); one brother-in-law, Hall Owens; other relatives and friends.

As we lay our brother to rest in Christ's hand and he knowing the words from God:

"Well Done my faithful servant, now it's Your Time to come home and be with me."

We say to you rest well my Brother, Father, Husband and friend. Well Done.