From the loving arms of family and friends, Dustin Thomas Wiley entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2010, at the age of 30 years and 7 months at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont, Texas.
Dustin and his wife Leslie have lived in Beaumont for a little over a year. Dustin was a member of Station Sabine Pass where he served as a Boatswains Mate 3rd Class. Previous units include Coast Guard Cutter Gallatin, Charleston, South Carolina and Small Boat Station South Padre Island, Texas. Dustin proudly served his country for seven years and seven months. Dustin loved life and his family, as they are expecting their first child in February, 2011. He enjoyed Texas country music, everything about the water, traveling, Coors Light, his pup Harley and riding his Harley. Dustin was a native of Krum, Texas.
Dustin was the 3rd child of the union of Donna Jane Cowan Wiley and Gary Thomas Wiley of Krum, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Thomas Wiley; and maternal grandparents, Verdell and Callie Cowan. Survivors include his adoring wife, Leslie Paige Wiley; paternal grandparents, Joe and Billie Grace Wiley; mother, Donna Wiley; sister, Lisa Ward and her husband Eddie; brother, Jeffrey Wiley and his wife Ashlea; sister, Jessica Fulford and her husband Nick; and nephews, Drew and Derek Ward.
He is remembered and loved by his family, the family of his wife and an endless number of close friends and shipmates.
His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2010, at Calvary Baptist Church, 3650 Dowlen Road, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Additional services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 2010, at Deberry Funeral Home, 2025 West University, Denton with a military burial to follow at Jackson Cemetery in Krum where Dustin will be laid to rest with his Father, Gary. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010, at Deberry Funeral Home.
From our lives he was removed so quickly. In our hearts will live forever.
