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Frank Riley Obituary
He was a dedicated car salesman and had a passion for fishing.
Frank is preceded in death by his father, Calvin H. Riley and brother, James H. Riley.
Frank is survived by his daughter, Ashley Riley, wife Crystal Riley, son Travis Ashton; sister, Debbie Westgate; Joyce Cook, Tammy Ramey, Carol Bowers also survived by brother, Mike Riley and mother, Audrey Riley.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by
Miller Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).
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DARLENE
October 3, 2021
I LOOK AT OUR PICTURES AND LOVE THEM EVERYDAY U AND JIMMY KEEP THEM IN A GOOD LINE UP THERE XXX000
Ashley Riley
October 6, 2020
Hey Dad,
Well here we are, 10 years later and it feels like just yesterday that we had our last dinner together. Not a single day goes by that I don't think of you or remember our fun times together. I'm sure you see now that you have a (soon-to-be) 9 year old grand-daughter. Her name is Shaela. She's a straight A student and is an excellent artist. Her nana spoils her rotten but if you were here, I just know "Grandpa Frank" would be wrapped around all of her fingers. I remember every time saying "But daaaaaddddyyyyy"......and that would sucker you right in. All it would take for her, is batting her big hazel eyes at you wouldn't think twice. I speak to her every day about you. And if something reminds me of you, I share it with her. She's my rock and she saved my life in the early moments of your passing. She knows that you loved to fish, work, was anal about a perfect yard, wore those sandals that squeaked every time you took a step, looooved your grape lipsmakers chapstick, and most of all, you loved being my father!!!! The day I became a parent, I thought about all the "talks" we've had and how it was for my best interest. Now, I have passed on our talks to my daughter. Every year on Oct 4th, I have wanted to spread your ashes. I just couldn't do it. I wasn't ready. This past Sunday spoke to me. It was the most beautiful morning I can remember waking up to verses the prior years. The weather was brisk, slight breeze and not a cloud in the sky. I felt good and just smiled thinking of the 24 years I had with you. Today was the day that I took you fishing.....and let you stay. I spread your ashes and felt at peace with it. Shaela helped and even little David helped too. I hope you are proud of who you helped me become and the parent you helped shape me to be. I miss you Dad, every day!!! Love, Ashley
David Devendorf
October 3, 2019
Oh when we were all young! Frank and I shared a lot of good times together. We started at the middle school level (Fred M. Lynn Middle School) and it continued on up until he passed. From riding on the back of his Yamaha 400 as a couple of kids to buying cars off of him at the dealerships he worked and loved. Frank used to tell me that the real money was in the automotive industry. He started a nick name for me back in 1976 (Devey), and it stuck. My wife's email is MSDevey@xxxx. I miss you Frank Riley! I truly never saw this coming. Just goes to show you that we never truly know what's going on in each others lives, the pain we suffer, the disappointments we endure and the overall hardship that life itself can bring especially as we have grown older. Frank, if you can see us or hear us, know that you are dearly missed and most of all, you are loved my brother. R, Dave Devendorf
David Devendorf
February 18, 2019
Frank - To this Day you are not forgotten. I think of you so much Frank. I can't drive down Horner Rd or Francis drive without thinking of the Riles!!! Your memory is etched into the memory of this community Frank. Remember your dog Duke, your grey primered mustang and that award winning smile that use to pull the dollars out of the pockets of potential car shoppers. Hurting for you brother, hurting for you... R, Dave Devendorf Lake Ridge Virginia
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Ed Connolly
March 5, 2011
Dear Ashley, I saw first hand the closeness between you and your Dad. I would think of the love my daughter and I share. The Lord knew what lay in store and there is a reason for everything. The pain will never go away, but you can always be thankful, and hold in your heart that the Lord brought the two of you closer before he had to leave. This in it's self was an act of the Lords mercy, bringing the two of you closer in a timely way. You are blessed in knowing that your bond was the "strongest ever" at this time, coincidence? I don't think so. Your Dad and I became good friends after I left the seat in front of him. I too was blessed in getting to know Frank on a personal basis in such a short, but timely way. Frank became a close friend and confidant, 'calling me up to tell me where he was on a Friday or Saturday night, he would say in only a way Frank could say... "I told you Ed I wouldn't forget about you just because you left, so that's why I'm calling, where here! if you want to join us... common dude!" and I would, how could you resist an effort! like that. He really cared about people. Frank made a lot of friends in a short time by always being the perfect gentleman. Frank is huge loss to me too. May God give the living the strength to handle the loss of a Father, friend and just a wonderful! all around good Man. He left a legacy we can all take something positive away from and apply it to our own lives, I know, I have. I am a better person for getting the chance to know him as my friend. Gone, but never forgotten... :)
Barbara Smith-Garcia
March 4, 2011
Frank & I went to Jr. High & HS together. Class '77. To the Riley Family- Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phillip Rout
March 3, 2011
Frank and I went to Jr. High & HS together. Class of '77.
Always fond memories come to mind when I heard Frank's name!
RIP Frank!
Clyde & Barb Martin
March 2, 2011
We miss and think about Frank every day.
He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We pray for strength and healing for the
family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace dear friend.
Ashley Riley
February 21, 2011
Celebration of Life service will be held for my dad on Sunday March 6th from 5:00 - 8:30pm, at Madigan's Waterfront in Occoquan, VA. Please let me know (no later than) Monday, February 28th if you will be coming. I can be reached via email at [email protected].
Dave Devendorf
February 1, 2011
You know brother, from Jr High School to becoming the old men that we used to laugh at while in Fred M Lynn Middle school. We shared a lot of good memories Frank. I remember the Frank in the picture below, with the long hair, LOL, we thought we had arrived! Shared allot Brother; I am still having a hard time with all this! I will hold on to all the good memories Frank, memories since 1974! Like riding on the back of your Yamaha 400 Enduro during the winter months freezing our butts off, but we were cool, LOL, Literally! My sincerest condolences to all the Riley Family!
Dave Devendorf
Tom Moffett
January 31, 2011
Frank my good friend. I will miss you.
~Tom
January 12, 2011
Rest in peace
Ashley Riley
December 23, 2010
To all friends and family,
I didn't have any other way of notifying everyone at once, so I'm hoping this gets the message to everyone who was apart of my dad's life.
I will be holding a memorial service in late january or early february to celebrate the life of my father. Please email me your ph# and address so I can notify you of the date.
****HAPPY HOLIDAYS DAD, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE****
Carolin (Forsythe) Breitler
November 15, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. It's hard to find the right words for Frank who was a wonderful person I've known for so long. I remember so many times when Frank would lift me up thru the hard times. I wish I had kept in touch more. You are sorely missed and loved. This is a loss that really hurts. Rest in peace.
Uncle Frank and Taylor
Lisa Gailliot
November 10, 2010
Joyce Cook
November 2, 2010
To My Dear Niece ~Ashley~
I ran across something that I must share with you. Throughout your coming years I want you to always remember ... "The Oak Tree" ...
A mighty wind blew night and day.
It stole the Oak Tree's leaves away.
Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark
Until the Oak was tired and stark.
But still the Oak Tree held its ground
While other trees fell all around.
The weary wind gave up and spoke,
"How can you still be standing, Oak?"
The Oak Tree said, "I know that you
can break each branch of mine in two,
Carry every leaf away,
Shake my limbs, and make me sway,
But I have roots stretched in the earth,
Growing stronger since my birth.
You'll never tough them, for you see,
They are the deepest part of me.
Until today, I wasn't sure
Of just how much I could endure.
But now I've found, with thanks to you,
I'm stronger than I ever knew."
Especially now, Ashley ... Try to remember that you're stronger than any problem you encounter or any disappointment life will bring along the way. Your DAD'S and MOM'S guidance through the years has made you the strong woman that you are TODAY. I love you more than you'll ever know. ~~Aunt Joyce XOXO
J A N N A R I L E Y
November 1, 2010
My Dearest Frank, I will always treasure our memories. They are very dear and close to my heart like yesterday. Our daughter Ashley is the best thing that ever happened to us. Every now and again walk beside her Frank and guide her through her mornings, days, and nights. Try and let her know her Daddy is here. She calls me everyday now at lunch time, like she did you. I would get so jealous of you at times when I would be talking to her on her cell and she would say Mom let me call you back Dads calling me. So I had to wait , you were first. You are her rock Frank, and the Best Father a little girl could ever ask for. I have always told her, you are the best Dad and you are. You did a good job Frank. I miss you being here for her, it hurts, but I'm gonna be strong for her, for you.
I Miss you.
I would like to thank every one for their prayers and support throughout this difficult time for Ashley and family members.
ALL MY LOVE J A N N A
Dave Cunningham
November 1, 2010
Ashley im not good with words but my heart hurts but i know ur dad is in a better place now I will never forget our beachtrips we had and three of them you were with us we had such a great time I will miss ur dad very much we were very close and my thoughts and prayers will always be with u love Dave Casey Christina Butch Joshua Brandon and My wife Tammy we love u and always keep ur chin up!
Dad and I Christmas 2009
October 31, 2010
Ashley Riley
October 31, 2010
Hey Dad, I can't express in words how I feel...or anyone else for this matter. But I can say that you were loved so much and you've left behind a great memory to many....especially to me as a father. We've had our ups and downs, but in the end we pulled through and it just brought us closer.
These past few years were the closest we've ever been, and I wouldn't change any of it. From the laughs at watching america's funniest vidoes, seeing you sun-burn the top of your head from fishing all day (since you were low on hair, haha), getting strawberry milkshakes at roy rogers, listening to you (all the time) discussing the important of good credit, watching football, going fishing at 5am, having you fix my car(s), seeing you collect your fuzzies, yelling at you for wearing grape chapstick, the awesome footrubs after a long day at work, making that god awful "heeeeeey" noise on the cruise, or even listening to your sandals squeak....all these I will miss on a daily basis along with many more. The fishing pole that we used on fathers day (of placing 8th place in the tournament), I had cremated with you. I hope your using it as we speak. Make sure to catch Charlie ("the big one") for us.
Dad, you have impacted my life dramatically and I thank you for who I am today. I can't imagine how my life is going to be without you now. But I'm sure you're telling to me to be strong and "hang in there kid." You are my strength dad, and for that I will always carry your memory with me. Please watch over all of us and keep us in good hands. Create paths for us that lead to positive and happy outcomes. Remember what you always told me, "The choice is yours!"
I love you dad....always and forever!
Ashley Nicole
I would personally like to thank everyone for their support and kind words. It means alot to have such a big support system. He will be missed dearly!
George & Jeanette Slade
October 30, 2010
Frank, Jeanette and I miss you very much. I will miss stopping by Malloy and having a cup of coffee with you. You always had time to talk about things. We appreciate your dealing with us in a professional manner when buying a car. Hope the fishing is good up there for you. I know you will miss fishing with your daughter. I recall how fondly you spoke of her.
You will always be in our memories. God Bless you and your family.
George and Jeanette Slade, Woodbridge, Va.
October 30, 2010
Frank, you are being missed very much. You became a good friend for
giving us good deals on three cars. Will miss stopping at Malloy and
having coffee with you. Hope the fishing is good where you are. Will stop by someday and have a cup of coffee with you. God bless you.
George & Jeanette Slade, Woodbridge, Va.
Dave Cunningham
October 30, 2010
frank all the good times we had i will never forget i look forward to seeing you in the afterlife i love u! Dave
Angela Slade
October 29, 2010
You are going to be missed Frank! You were a good man and I never got to thank you for being a friend to my Father. He sure enjoyed having coffee with you. RIP my friend.
Riles
October 24, 2010
Audrey Riley
October 22, 2010
Dear Frank,
You are now free from all suffering and pain. You are now safe in God's hands. While my mind has searched through my memories of you, my heart thought of your tiny newborn face to the grownup handsome man you became. I'm not good at expressing things but I was always proud having you as my son.
I now talk to the sky with hopes that you'll hear me. My age is reaching a point that soon I will be with you, Jimmy, Daddy & Alice & alot of other people who left us way too soon. As your mother I can say that I wish it was me gone instead of you. If I could make that happen, you would still be here today.
Your short life was FULL because you have always had such a fun free spirit about you. Of my three boys, you were the one who ALWAYS had a smile on your face and was ALWAYS saying something funny to put a smile on someone else's face.
My saddest thought now was not attempting to mend our differences and not having you and Ashley in my life on a daily basis. This has been MY loss. If you HAD been in my life on a daily basis the pain in my heart could not hurt any more then it does at this very moment. I cry to hear the sound of your voice and to see the laughter that was always in your eyes. I am so sorry. Right now I am empty, tired, heartbroken, lost, angry at myself, confused, and most of all so sorry. I am so sorry son.
I hope you are looking down and see how MANY people loved you and how MUCH they loved you. We all know that someday we all have to die. One day we all will be joining you. You've left behind a beautiful daughter and from what I've been told she is a very special person. I DEEPLY regret not getting to know her as a young woman. My door and my heart is open to her any time she might wish to come in. I'm so proud of you Frank for the special daughter you raised. There is no greater accomplishment in life then to raise a good child. I will always feel pride in my heart for the job you did as "Dad". You and Ashley will be in my heart forever and always. I love you Frank and Ashley. Mom
Frank and Ashley
Carol Bowers
October 21, 2010
Carolyn Bowers
October 21, 2010
We are all so guilty of not having enough time for our family and loved ones, but in reality time is all we have. Your time with us was too short. My heart hurts and is so sad that I did'nt take the time to reach out.
I'm sorry you were so sad and felt so alone in your despair. Only our Father in Heaven knows the full answer to the questions our hearts ask.
No matter what direction our lives went in nothing will ever take away our memories we shared together. I dedicate this poem "Footprints in the Sand" because I know how special it was to you.
I'm so proud to say you are my brother. Go rest high on the mountain. I Love You, Carol
Ashley,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
David Pendergraph
October 20, 2010
Rest in Peace Frank. John Mitchell and David Pendergraph are thinking of you and good times we had.
Stacy Bowers/Hayhurst
October 19, 2010
For a familywho has just lost a very dear loved one. God is in control of all things. He is mericiful,forgiving and the giver of life itself. Our loves dont start living until we're in eternity with our Father. Let no one judge another, for theres only one judge. He that judges me is the Lord. Im so thankful our Holy Father knows our thoughts in every situation.I have faith that Uncle Frank is in peace now with our God. Love to all of you!! May you Uncle Frank rest in peace!
Cathy Clifton
October 17, 2010
Crystal and Ashley,
Much love to you both - please know you are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Cathy and Mark
Will Graves
October 16, 2010
Rest in peace, you will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Keep the faith in GOD during your moment of sadness.
Patty Zeiler
October 16, 2010
So incredibly sorry to learn of Frank's passing. It was too soon for Frank to go. Live in the moment.
October 15, 2010
MY FRIEND AND BUDDY FRANK. WE WILL MEET AGAIN ONE DAY. YOU LEFT A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES AND I WILL CHERISH THEM FOR REST OF MY LIFE ON THIS EARTH. MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCESS TO YOUR FAMILY.
MO SAGAL AND SAADO AHMED STAFFORD VIRGINIA
Lisa Gailliot
October 14, 2010
Rest in Peace Uncle Frank. I Love You, Lisa
Debbie Melton
October 14, 2010
Aunt Audrey & Cousins :
I've barely been in touch over the years but nevertheless the news of Frank's passing and Jimmy's years ago has greatly impacted me. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today ... This is just a reminder than our life here is temporary and every moment here with the people we love is precious. I wish I could give each of you a BIG hug right now. XO Debbie
Tina Roberts
October 14, 2010
My dearest condolences to the Family…..
It can be said that words will never describe who Frank was and no words can ever describe the loss we are all feeling now. I only knew Frank just over a year but felt I had known him my whole life. He was always high spirited always laughing and I loved hearing his many stories… if you were having a crappy day he seemed to make it better. Frank I will miss you!!
darlene hoskins samuels
October 13, 2010
ill never 4getu will always be a beautiful memory of mine,ALWAYS.
Kim Gettings
October 13, 2010
We miss you Frank. May you rest in peace.
Kim Gettings and Dan Scott
Stacy Bowers, Hayhurst
October 13, 2010
Dear Frank, I was a little girl when my family moved away but the years you were part of my life I have to say was alot of fun! I could always look forward for Chucky coming to visit cause I knew you would be calling with some adventurous weekend! I remember fourwheeling with you,the Red Skins games you took me to and the local Mud Boggs they used to have in Manasas.Thank you for these memories and i will now cherish them forever!Im only sorry not to have been close to you now,this is my loss,but I know someday day when I look apon the glorious face of Jesus you will be there also till we meet again you rest peacefully In your Manision in the Sky!! I love you, Stacy Bowers Hayhurst
Jesse Colunga
October 12, 2010
My buddy Frank.You will be missed by all your friends and family.My prayers and condolences to the family for your loss.
Mike Riley
October 12, 2010
Frank, my brother, my friend. I can not find the words to say right now, except that I Love You and I miss You. Its so hard to accept that your gone, but we all know your in a better place. Thanks for all the memories I have of growing up as your little brother and until we meet again in heaven, and I know we will, rest in peace Frank and I will always look "UP" to you as my big brother, a brother that I was very proud of and a brother who I loved very much. I hope you, Jimmy and Daddy are all together going on those fishing trips we use to go on together when we were little boys. I will never forget them. Your little brother. Mike.
Sam Hussain
October 11, 2010
In the journey of life, some people leave a mark so deep, that it becomes hard to forget them.
May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.
With heartfelt condolences,
Sam and Evelyn
Sam Hussain
October 11, 2010
In the journey of life, some people leave a mark so deep that it becomes hard to forget them. May you find peace and love in the memories you cherish.
With heartfelt condolences,
Sam and Evelyn
darlene hoskins samuels
October 11, 2010
frank "RILES" riley was one off a kind.
Betty, Tony & Zach Glaze
October 11, 2010
The good times spent together are the memories that we will take with us. When thinking of that special funny sound you used to make on our cruises together to make us laugh,it brings a smile to all of our faces. God bless you and your family...
Rick Lawrenson
October 9, 2010
We will meet again one day my friend.The fish will be a bite'n.The laughter will flow,And in that drawl ill miss till then,You'll ask the question...How big a boy are ya.
Your friend,Rick
sid azadi
October 9, 2010
you were a good friend and you wil be missed
Nicolle Flaten
October 9, 2010
Frank was a wonderful man. He will be dearly missed!
jeff and lisa charland
October 9, 2010
good friend will be loved and missed
your friends jeff and lisa charland
Rob Buell
October 9, 2010
I will miss you my good friend
Rob Buell
October 9, 2010
You will be missed my good friend..
Dalla and Waltina Edwards
October 9, 2010
My family and I are deeply sorry for the loss of your Frank. The Edwards family knew Frank from our many car purchases at Malloy in Woodbridge. We knew that we could always rely on Frank to find us the right car for our girls. We always enjoyed his dedication and efforts to provide great service and show that he cared. Frank will be missed.
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