Thomas J. Wiley, avid Dallas Cowboys fan

Thomas J. Wiley, 59, of Lincoln, known to his loved ones as Tom, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home, cared for by his daughter and surrounded by family. Tom was born Feb. 18, 1962, in Milford to William and Mary Wiley.

Tom attended Delaware Technical Community College where he studied accounting. He loved the beach, both living in Rehoboth Beach after high school and spending time there making memories with his daughter, family and friends. Tom was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan for more than 40 years. He spent many happy times watching and attending games with his daughter, also an avid fan, and friends. Tom loved golfing with his brother Joe, getting into mischief with his brother Ken, growing a successful garden each year, and attending blues music festivals with friends. He loved being a father to his only daughter and attended every achievement ceremony, school play and swim meet possible. 

Tom is survived by his daughter, his pride and joy, Taylor (Joe) Erony; his mother Mary Wiley; his older brothers, Dave (Joyce) Wiley, Joe (Renate) Wiley, and Ken (Kathy) Wiley; two granddogs Willow and Apollo; and a large extended family. He will be missed by his family and many others who loved him.

A funeral service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 31, in the chapel of Berry-Short Funeral Home, 119 NW Front St., Milford, with visitation for family and friends beginning at noon. With the increasing COVID-19 rates, masks are requested.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Tom’s memory and help fight against colon cancer by donating to the Colon Cancer Alliance for Research & Education for Lynch Syndrome at fightlynch.org.

Online condolences are welcome for the family, and a link to the service livestream can be found at shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.