Virgil Coley

Virgil Farris Coley of Argonia died on June 20, 2020, at the age of 86. Virgil was born August 18, 1933, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma to Amos and Evelyn Coley. Upon graduating high school, Virgil moved to Wichita where he began working at Boeing Aircraft and retired after a 40-year career. On January 2, 1954, Virgil married his lifemate, Thelma Faye Coley, which encouraged his move to Argonia.

After retiring from Boeing Aircraft, Virgil held several titles including Finance Clerk in the Army for two years, Argonia City Council Member, Argonia Mayor for several years, and most dear to him- Coach. Virgil loved sports, coached his sons for 26 years, played a major role in starting Argonia recreation, and was proudly part of the group to name the Argonia baseball fields after Marty Harrison.

In addition, he co-founded the National NBC “Hap Dumont” Youth Baseball League, served 43 years on the Sunflower Little League, and especially admired the game of golf. Virgil devoted his life to providing his love, support, and hard work to his family. Above all else, Virgil was a dedicated person to church and most importantly, his God.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Evelyn Coley; sisters, Wanda Lois Coley and Betty Smith, and his grandson, Ryan McCaslin.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Faye Coley; son, Tim Coley (Wendy) of Wichita; son, Mick Coley (Pam) of Argonia; daughter, Pam McCaslin (Steve) of Danville; sister, Norma Essary of Wellington; sister, Connie Hunt (Jim) of Argonia; brother, Dennis Coley (Linda) of Wichita, grandchildren: Janea Early of Buckeye, Arizona, Laura Vennemen (Bryan) of Wichita, Kansas, Landon Coley (Lindsey) of Wellington, Leirin Longwell (Scott) of Maize, Mason Coley (Sarah) of Mulvane and great-grandchildren: Jalan, Adrie, Isabella, Kadence, Gage, Grady, Lynnon, Lawson and Grace.

A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020, with the family present to receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Graveside services for Virgil will begin at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the Argonia Cemetery, Argonia.

The Coley family invites all to attend in the manner they are comfortable. Masks and social distancing will not be required but are welcomed if you choose.

Memorial contributions have been established in his memory to the Argonia United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home.

Share a memory, leave a condolence or sign his digital wall at www.cornejodayfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cornejo Day Funeral Home & Crematory, 1030 Mission Road, Wellington 67152.