Name: Visitation for Christopher Sean Riley
Start: 2019-10-03T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-10-03T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Thomas McAfee Funeral Home - Downtown Chapel

Christopher Sean Riley

Greenville - Christopher Sean Riley age 53 of Greenville, SC, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Born in North Kingston, RI on May 5, 1966 to Stephen G. Riley, Jr. and the late Mary Ann Ruh Riley of Virginia Beach, VA, Chris is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Rhonda Burris Riley and his son, Christopher Sean Riley II; father Stephen G. Riley Jr. (Jacqueline); brother Kevin M. Riley Sr. (Stacie) of Okinawa, Japan; sisters Eileen P. MacDougall (Robert) of Norfolk, VA, and Kathleen R. Pitchford of Norfolk, VA; and mother and father-in-law Joyce and Larry Cabe, brother-in-law, Darrell Burris, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret R. Riley of East Hampstead, NH, and brother Stephen G. Riley, III of Mechanicsville, MD.

Chris attended Buncombe Street United Methodist Church with his wife and son for 15 years. He received his bachelor's degree in finance in 1988 and his master's in business administration in 1990 from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. He received an All-American Scholar Athlete Award in golf in 1988 and was an NCAA Division I Golf Team Captain. Chris spent the first 14 years of his banking career with First Citizens Bank in North Carolina where he served in a number of high-level positions including managing director for the Private Client Group. In May 2016, Chris returned to First Citizens Bank as Senior Vice President leading the commercial banking teams in Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg. Prior, he was Market President for Regions Financial Corporation for six years and Market President at the former Wachovia Corporation in Greenville.

Chris was very active in the Greenville Community and served on numerous Boards and Committees. Chris currently served on the Greenville Health Authority Board of Trustees (Prisma Health System). He previously served on the Greenville Country Club Board of Directors and was President in 2014 and 2015. He chaired the Long Range Planning Committee and was instrumental in the vision and building of the new clubhouse facility. He served on the Greenville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2005-2007 leading the membership campaign in 2005, Greenville Chamber Accelerate Leadership Council and was a graduate of Leadership Greenville Class 31. Chris was the Greenville Area Development Corporation Board Chairman from 2011-2012, a Riley Institute of Diversity Leaders Initiative Graduate Class of 2006, and served on the Greenville Metropolitan Arts Council Board from 2005-2019.

Chris was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his wife, Rhonda, and his son, Christopher. He was cherished by many wonderful friends and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. The funeral service will be held Friday, October 4, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Downtown Greenville.

Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Greenville County, 113 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC, 29605, cancersocietygc.org, or Buncombe Street United Methodist Church Youth Ministry, 200 Buncombe St., Greenville, SC 29601.

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Published by The Greenville News on Oct. 2, 2019.

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October 4, 2019

Dear Riley family.
I was shocked and so saddened by the awful news of Chris's tragic and untimely death. The answers to "Why?" don't come but treasured memories and time will bring some healing.
My mind raced back to Cambria Circle and the good times we shared. I am so grateful for the long and close friendship of Chris, David and Ron since early childhood. I also shudder when I think of their antics and exploits.
The things he accomplished in his career and his commitment to community service will be lasting. He had the love of his family, his wife and a son he adored. We were blessed to have been part of Chris's life and will always rejoice in the times we had together. All blessings to everyone with special sympathy to Rhonda and Christopher. May God keep you in his loving arms throughout these difficult days. Much love, Ann Baldwin (Dorothy)

David Baldwin

October 3, 2019

On behalf of the Baldwin Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Chris was a brother I never had, bonded while children for almost our lifetimes. The deep and lasting fondest of memories I have can never be taken. Christopher and Rhonda, Chris was beloved by us all. We will mourn with you and then celebrate all he meant to us. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Pamela Anderson

October 3, 2019

Rhonda and Chris, my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I knew Chris from Wachovia and then with First Citizens. He was always so very nice.

Judy Lackey

October 2, 2019

Dear Rhonda and Christopher, My condolences to you both and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Raising you in prayer .

Sheila Fender

October 2, 2019

I knew Chris from BFCC, as I was a long time employee there. He was always smiling and was so kind and friendly. My condolences go to his family. God bless.

Florence Scarborough

October 2, 2019

Rhonda, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have very fond memories of Chris and our days with First Citizens.

Milton Schwartz

October 1, 2019

Rhonda and Christopher,
We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. I hope that your pain eases everyday .

Milton and Caren

Terry Gillespie

September 30, 2019

Rhonda and Christopher, thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult hours and days ahead.

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