Mr. Kiyea Kendrick Wiley

December 11, 1999 - May 23, 2020

KIYEA WILEY son of Letticia McCray and the late John W. Thomas, Jr. was born December 11, 1999 in Baltimore, Maryland. Kiyea received his formal education in the Baltimore City Public School System where he last attended Achievement Academy High School. From a child, it was impossible for Kiyea to escape the presence of God, therefore, he accepted Jesus Christ has his personal Savior was baptized and became a member of the New Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Michael W. Palmer, Sr. As a Youth Advocate for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Kiyea advocated for the best interest of youth and that their human rights were maintained. Blessed with the gift of compassion, Kiyea always gave of his time to help those in need with a willing heart. Kiyea was preceded in death by his father John W. Thomas, Jr. and grandfather Willie Lee McCray. After a lengthy illness, on Saturday, May 23, 2020, Kiyea peacefully received his wings and entered into eternal rest surrounded by those that meant the most to him his family. Loved by so many he leaves to cherish great memories: mother, Letticia McCray; devoted girlfriend, Brittnay Bailey; children Ava Brown & Blake Harrison; brothers Darnell Artis (Valarie), Darryl (Ashley) & Lamont Barber, Duan Campbell, John Thomas, III, Shawn Taylor, Jr.; grandmothers, Wanda McCray & Geraldine Hamilton; uncles, Dontae, Don, Otis & Quincey McCray, Samuel Thomas; aunts, Johnetta (Damien) & Pamela (Andre) Thomas, Cathrice Hamilton; nieces; Arieyah & Avianna Artis, Faith Barber; god-mother, Tenill Chisholm; great-aunts & great-uncles; a host of cousins, other family members and friends.