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1976
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2015
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Matthew Riley Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tonya Day.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Locke and husband Walter of Wausau, Florida; father, Earl Riley of Wausau, Florida; son, Jake Riley of Wausau, Florida; brother, Quinton Riley and wife Rena of Vernon, Florida; three step-brothers, Denny Locke and wife Christy of Oregon, Wayne Locke and wife Andrea of Wausau, Florida, David Riley and wife Tamara of Wausau, Florida; step-sister, Cindy Harrison and husband Duran of Ebro, Florida.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2015 at Wausau Assembly of God in Wausau with the Rev. Ronnie Gene Hagan officiating. Interment will follow in Leigh Cemetery in Wausau with Obert Funeral Home of Chipley directing. The family received friends from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, at the Wausau Assembly of God church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Riley
Donna Clark
June 5, 2015
Margaret, I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I am praying for you and your family. God bless you and comfort you.
Cindy Carroll Cross
June 5, 2015
So sorry for your heartbreak. My prayers are with the family.
Don and Lillian Barfield
June 5, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marykate Reyes - Brown
June 4, 2015
I didnt get to really know you in school i wish i would have.
Stacey and Cheryl Brock
June 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Praying God will give you strength.
Wayne/Betty Nelson
June 4, 2015
Our prayers are with you and your entire family during this time and the days ahead. May God give you the strength and comfort to carry you through.
Voncile Pettis
June 3, 2015
Matt, I love you like a son. Wish I could make you one more chocolate cake. Love Aunt Voncile
Heather P. Carter
June 3, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Matt passing away and pray for the family. Such a special and kind person. Rest in peace.
Debra Gipson
June 3, 2015
Sending prayers to the family during this heartbreaking loss. Rest in Peace Matt.
katrena Randolph
June 3, 2015
Sorry to hear of Matthew passing! Our prayer is that God will continue to strengthen the family.
C.J. Bailey Prescott
June 3, 2015
Margaret and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Cheryl Quick
June 3, 2015
I cannot fathom the depth of your sorrow and can only ask God to help you all through this tragic time. Please know Matt was loved by many and will be sorely missed. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Stimy & Bonnie Sadler
June 3, 2015
Quinton, so sorry to hear of Matts passing, did not know him long, but know he lived life to the fullest, will miss seeing him on the river with his son. Prayers for all the family
Rick & Gretchen Glasgow
June 3, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Terana Joyner Corbin
June 3, 2015
R.I.P. Matt you were a great person and I will always be greatful for what you done 20 years ago. Never forgotten. Prayers to the family and your son.
Ashten Tharp
June 3, 2015
We are praying for you jake Riley!!!
Tracey Lee
June 3, 2015
Mrs. Margaret,Quinton and family. Please know that each of the family members are in our prayers. We shared many years with matt in our class of 94! I love and will miss him dearly!! Go rest high Matt!!!
Marcia Carroll Main
June 3, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for all the family.
Debra Sasser
June 3, 2015
Miss and Love you "Matchew".
June 3, 2015
Margaret, our hearts are broken for you & your family. Patsy Dalton Herring
June 3, 2015
The Panama City Fire Dept deeply feels the loss of its brother firefighter Matt Riley. We pray for the family to be able to find peace and hope you know we are here if needed.
Roy & Melony Rogers
June 3, 2015
Our hearts were filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about Matt. We are praying for strength and comfort for you all.
Kay Strickland/wooten
June 2, 2015
Class of 94
Debra Sasser
June 2, 2015
Love you "Matchew". Be forever at peace.
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