David Riley

David Riley obituary, Abbeville, SC

David Riley

David Riley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Richie Funeral Home Inc on Jan. 14, 2026.
David Riley, 77, of 74 Mount Olive Church Road Extension, husband of Patricia Riley, departed this walk of life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at his home. Born in Abbeville, SC, he was the son of the late William and Eva Ware Riley, Sr.

David was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Abbeville, SC.

David was precded in death by two brothers, William (Annie) Riley, Jr., Robert Riley; two sisters, Louise Holmes, Eva Mae Killingsworth; one granddaughter, Shemyia Riley.

David leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia Riley of the home; four sons, David Anthony Riley, David (Alexis Tyrone Riley, David Oessica) Norman, David (Autria) White; four daughters, Latonya Tucker, Valeria Burton, Letita Norman, Louvenia (Neshaune) Carlie; one brother, James Riley; three sisters, Diane (ames) Troy, Mattie Hill, Daisy Milon; four brother-in-laws, John A. Martin, Alvin Killingsworth, Stanley (acqueline) Statom, Samuel (Virginia) Statom; five sister-in-laws, Evangelisst Bessie Thomas, Doris (Archie) Callaham, Rose (Harold) Martin, Connie (Robert) Norman, Donna Young; a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.

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