Jerry Patrick Riley

Jerry Patrick Riley obituary, Versailles, KY

Jerry Patrick Riley

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Jerry Riley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Jerry Patrick Riley, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the VA Medical Center. He was born on September 8, 1946, in Lexington to the late L.P. "Lawrence" Riley and Ann E. O'Neill Riley. Jerry was a graduate of Our Lady of the Mountains Christian School, and a member of St. Leo Catholic Church. He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He spent the majority of his career with the Rand McNally Book Services Group plant, which later became World Color, where he worked for 30 years before retiring. Jerry was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann Riley Angel and Patricia "Patty" Riley, and two brothers, Tom Riley and W.P. "Bill" Riley. He is survived by his children, Jay Landon Riley (Amanda), Lawrenceburg, Jeri Elizabeth Riley (Morgan), Frankfort; his grandchildren, Mikayla (Alijah) Hume, Clark Riley, Piper Riley, and Bradlee Morrow; and his great-grandson, Joshua John "JJ" Hume. He is also survived by twelve nieces and nephews, along with several great-nieces and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 am on Monday, December 1, 2025, at St. Leo Catholic Church, with Father Chris Clay Officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of Mass. Burial will follow at Calvery Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Leo Catholic Church, 295 Huntertown Road, Versailles, KY 40383. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and leave messages of condolence on Jerry's tribute wall at www.BlackburnandWard.com.
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Upcoming Events

Dec

1

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Leo Catholic Church

295 Huntertown Road, Versailles, KY 40383

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Dec

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Leo Catholic Church

295 Huntertown Road, Versailles, KY 40383

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.