The life of Smiley Wiley: Friends gather to remember Lebanon man’s infectious vibrancy

By Sarah Brown
Lebanon Local

Wiley W. Sims, Jr., a longtime resident of Lebanon and active Special Olympics participant, died Friday, Jan. 6, at age 76.
“Smiley Wiley,” as he was affectionately called by many, could often be seen in his yellow reflective vest, riding his bicycle around town and regularly visiting group homes where his friends lived.
“He’s so well-known,” friend Julianna Foubert said. “He’s been in Lebanon for a very long time. He…