Donald Riley

Donald Riley obituary, Ozark, MO

Donald Riley

Donald Riley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barnes Family Funeral Home on Jan. 9, 2025.

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Donald Granville Riley was born on July 4, 1928 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He passed away in his Sherman, Texas home on January 4, 2025 at age 96. He resided in Sherman, Texas for the last 12 years.
Don left Anadarko, Oklahoma and went to work for Boeing Aircraft Company on September 22, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. He met his loving wife Mary on July 4, 1957. Don retired from Boeing after 36 years of employment. In 1995 they moved to Missouri and resided until 2013 when they moved to Sherman, Texas, to be closer to family.
Don was a loving husband and father and an amazing grandfather and great- grandfather. He enjoyed camping and fishing, traveling, playing Dominoes and Pitch.
He was preceded in death by his mother Ruby Lasley, his son Douglas Riley, two sisters Billie Jo and Winnifred and one brother Smiley.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years Mary Riley; daughter Diana Hardesty and husband Gene; granddaughter Tarah Mutchler; grandson Tucker Ford; great- granddaughters Amelia O'Donnell and Maybel Mutchler all of Sherman, Texas; granddaughter Michelle Raine and husband Derek; great- grandchildren Leila Raine, Adrien Raine, Eli Raine and Emmy Raine all of Wichita, Kansas; nephew Tom Foster and wife Marcia of Colchester, Illinois, as well as more loving family and friends.
" And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you."
John 16:22
Graveside Funeral Services for Don will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Chadwick Memorial Cemetery with Buddy Dockum officiating. In lieu of flowers, please send any memorial contributions to: The Way Community Church, PO Box 1271 in Ozark, MO 65721.

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Karrie Tabing(Newman)

January 29, 2025

I am so sad to hear of Don's passing, he was definitely one of a kind. So many years of wonderful memories, from him pulling my bottle out of my mouth to telling me my parents were taking us for ice cream to good conversations as adults. Don, you will be missed by many and were loved so much. RIP Pops.

Mary,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you so!!!

Tarah Mutchler

January 8, 2025

Grandpa you were the best, most caring man. We lost you, but heaven has gained one of the sweetest souls. You are forever in my heart.

Barnes Family Funeral Home

January 9, 2025

Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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