Reverend Preston Eugene Wolfley
August 09, 2010
Reverend Preston Eugene Wolfley, 74, passed away at his home on Monday, August 9, 2010. He was born to Robert and Sally (Doughtie) Wolfley on April 14, 1936 in Gatesville, NC and graduated from Newport News High School in 1954 and Malone College in 1958.
Reverend Wolfley pastored many churches beginning in 1958 to 1963 at Bangor Friends Church in Bangor, IA; Seaside Friends Church in Hector’s River, Jamaica, WI from 1963-66; First Friends Church in Des Moines from 1966-73; First Church of the Open Bible in Ottumwa, IA from 1973-75; Bethany Open Bible Church in Des Moines from 1975-80; Missionary Evangelist traveling to many countries from 1980-91; Riverside Friends Church in Mason City, IA from 1991-98; Christian Services International Mission House Host in Highgate, Jamaica from 1998-2001; and Worthington Friends Church in Kingston, Jamaica from 2001-2007. Beginning in 1962, for 48 years, he continually returned to Jamaica for ministry. Reverend Wolfley retired in 2007 due to ill health.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances; daughters, Kimberly (Charles) Davis, Christine (Robert) Breckenridge, and Sheila (Sandra Warne) Wolfley; grandchildren, Christine Layne Davis, Ryanne Elaine Breckenridge, Robert Eugene Breckenridge III, Jasmine Jean Walk; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Alexander Hamby and Preston Lee Breckenridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Robert L. Wolfley, Jr. and William A. Wolfley.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends for Worthington Friends Church of Kingston, Jamaica, P.O. Box 657, Oskaloosa, IA 52577.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Fitz Dyer "63-67"
09/25/2010
Fran and family,
My family and I would like to convey our condolence to you and family. Remember,
when men on earth have done their best, Angels in Heaven could not do better. Thanks to your team for starting us at an early age with the "I.A.H.Club" membership in 1965. We were positively influenced then and now to adopt this teaching as a way of life, permanently and not only on Sundays. Because of your early influence we will always remember that God is Love and should be loved with all our hearts, souls and minds. We continue to go about our tasks with confidence and faith and knowing that God will guide, protect and prosper us. We should seek His guidance and have faith that it will be forthcoming. Thank you both for "bending our trees at an early age."
The Light of God surrounds you
The Love of God enfolds you
The Power of God protects you
The Presence of God watches over you
Wherever you are God is and all is well.
Dr Uva May Cameron-Shakes
09/20/2010
To the entire Wolfley family,
May God grant you peace as you strive to find comfort during this difficult time.
Much love from the Cameron family.
Dr Uva May Cameron-Shakes
9/20/10
Loraine Fuller
09/18/2010
Words are inadequate to express my special thank you for the Eugene and his contribution to Happy Grove and the church in Jamaica. His love and passion were unequalled. Please accept my condolences and my special wish for God's peace during this difficult time. Let the joy of the Lord be your strength.
o Frances and family
Maudlyn Mason
09/16/2010
To the Wolfley family:
Pastor Eugene Preston Wolfley was a link which connected
Happy grove High School to the Friends church for over
four decades.
I was very honoured to listen to his words of encouragement
and inspiring messages delivered to us at chapel as a student
there; I admired the interest he showed in the school as Board
chairman between 2005 and 2006. His was a spirit which was bound
to Happy Grove. I will always remember his winning smile, his
strong links with alumni and his words expressing the love and
and everlasting ties he felt for Jamaica when I last heard him
speak on the occasion of Happy Grove's 110th Anniversary Church
Service in 2008- "although I now physically reside in The United
States, my heart still resides in Jamaica."
Preston Eugene Wolfley,sleep on and rest the well-deserved,
eternal rest.
Maudlyn Mason
Class of 1966.
Class of 1966.
Maudlyn Mason
09/16/2010
To the Wolfley family:
Pastor Eugene Preston Wolfley was a link which connected Happy
Grove High School with The Friends Church for over forty years.
I had the honour of listening to his words of encouragement and
his inspiring messages as a student at the school; I admired the
interest he took in the school as Board chairman between 2005
and 2006. His was a spirit which was bound to Happy Grove.
I will always remember his winning smile, his strong links with
alumni and his words expressing the love and connection he felt
for Jamaica when he spoke at Happy Grove's 110th Anniversary Church
Service in 2008 - "although I now physically reside in The United
States, my heart still resides in Jamaica".
Pastor Wolfley, sleep on and rest the well-deserved eternal rest.
Maudlyn Mason
Class of 1966.
The Sylva Family
09/13/2010
To: Frances & Family
We extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of Rev. Eugene Wofley. We will always remember and hold close to our hearts the Christian values he imparted to us as young adults during his tenure at the Seaside Friends Church in the early 60's.
His caring and passionate devotion continued as he returned to Jamaica in recent years. We are extremely thankful for the impact he had on our lives.
Maurice Mason
09/12/2010
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Wolfley family.
Reverend Wolfley will be sadly missed by millions all over the world.
I still can not find words to express my sympathy on this great loss to mankind. Neither can I find words to express how grateful I am to Reverend Wolfley for all his hard work and dedication to my beloved Alma Mater, Happy Grove High School at Hector's River, Portland, Jamaica, W.I.
Maurice Mason, Class of 1965, Happy Grove High School.
Kris Beaird
08/31/2010
Fran and family: our prayers are with you in this time of loss. I sent flowers to the service and guess the name didn't make it on the card. The flowers are from Women's Ministries of Open Bible Churches. We wanted to let you know how much we appreciate you! I know God will be your strength in the days ahead. Blessings, Kris Beaird
Lois Cameron
08/29/2010
Hi Frances, kids & the rest of the family, I hope you will find comfort in knowing that as past Grovians we too will miss the smiles of your beloved
Eugene. Rest assured that we will always remember & cherish the memories of
such a wonderful person.
Frances, you know that you were the apple of his eyes, kids you all were his pride & joy. His life here on earth has ended but the legacy of his love, honesty, kindness, devotion,meekness & love for his fellowmen will live on. Thanks again Frances & family for the support you gave of a life well lived, we love you. May his soul rest in peace.
Garnet (Stoner) VanWinkle
08/29/2010
I was saddened by the death of Eugene. You and your family are in my prayers. I will never forget when I met him when I was a young person in LeGrand. And then when I moved to Des Moines and he was the pastor at the First Friends Church. Both of you saw me through some tough times while you were there. My mother always kept me updated about what you were doing when she was alive. Had lost track of you since she past away.
I will contine to keep you in my prayers.
Garnet (Stoner)VanWinkle
Rupert Welsh & Paulette Parchment(Welsh)
08/28/2010
May God's Richest Blessings be with you and your family during these trying times.
Pastor will always have a special place in our hearts.
Continue to be strong, we will say a special prayer for you all(especially Kimmberly and Christine who we partially grew up with).
May his soul rest in Peace and Light Perpetual shine on him.
Rupert & Paulette Welsh
Class 1970 (Happy Grove High School - Jamaica)
Donald Coffey
08/28/2010
Gene will be missed by his many friends, but now he is with God and we will see him again one day. I enjoyed going to school and being in the Boy Scouts with him. My condolences to his family.
Donald Coffey
Paul Canfield
08/28/2010
Fran and family,
Vivian I were saddened to learn of Eugene's passing. Be assured of our prayers for you and your family. May God over shaddow you with His peace and grace. We have many wonderful memories of our times together.
Paul and Vivian
Buddy Stein
08/28/2010
I was very sorry to hear about Eugene's passing.
Buddy Stein
Lois Cameron
08/28/2010
Hi Frances,
Thanks for all you & your wonderful husband did for Happy Grove
We are eternally indebted to you.
May God give you strength as you go through these difficult days.
Lois Cameron