James Riley

James Riley

James Riley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2009.
James "Jack" Riley James "Jack" Riley, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Ala Belle Riley, Bristol Virginia; three daughters and one son, Margaret Riley Diggs (Willie), Marietta, Ga., Sandra Riley Claytor (Mike), Dublin, Va., Angela Riley Wilford (Harris), Marietta, Garland Joe Riley, Bristo, Virginia; grandchildren, Wendell Pope, Marlena Pope, Max Mitchell, Alicia Ross, Jayda Wilford, Justin Wilford; great-grandchildren, Alexis Pope, Jared Mitchell, Meredith Mitchell. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 17, from 11-12 at Saint Anne Catholic Church. Funeral will follow immediately at the church at noon. Interment will be at National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Anne Catholic School; or the American Lung Association. Mr. Riley and family are in the care of R. A. Clark Funeral Service. 423-764-8584 www.raclarkfauneralservice.com

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December 19, 2009

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December 19, 2009

Rodney Richmond posted to the memorial.

December 19, 2009

Mark & Marilyn Smith posted to the memorial.

Scotty Harris

December 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rodney Richmond

December 19, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to the family.

Mark & Marilyn Smith

December 19, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss, May God bless the family in this time of sorrow.

Tina Turner Gudger and family

December 18, 2009

To the family, sorry to hear of the loss of Mr.Jack.May God bless you all at this time and all times

December 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Mr Jack will forever be in my heart.
Martha, Annissa & Bryson; Charlotte,NC

Ivan Morton

December 17, 2009

May God bless each of you during this time.

Rev. Ivan Morton and Family

Gloria Richmond

December 16, 2009

I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 16, 2009

Mrs.Riley & Family,
We are sorry for your loss.Knowing God will help you get through this and move on.God is still in control. God bless you and you will meet again one day.
Love,
Lewis & Donella Jones

Sheila (Duff) Brown

December 16, 2009

My prayers are with you all and I am sorry for your loss, know that he is now in a great place. I wish I could be with you but know that my heart is there. I love all of you.
Your Sister
Sheila

samuel milton richmond

December 15, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 15, 2009

my prayers are with you in this time of grief. Jack was a wonderful man.

Paul&Regina Goins

December 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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