McKinley Riley Jr.

McKinley Riley Jr. obituary, Austin, IN

McKinley Riley Jr.

McKinley Riley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buchanan Funeral Home - Austin on Oct. 27, 2025.

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McKinley Riley Jr, "Junebug", 54 of LaFollette departed this life on Friday October 24, 2025. He was of the Church of God Faith. He was loving father, grandfather, son and brother who enjoyed listening to music with his granddaughter Mariana and spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by father McKinley Riley Sr, brother Jeff Miller
Survived by his wife Leslie Ross, mother, Betty Miller, son, Cameron Ross, brothers, Michael Riley and April, Sammy Riley and Tammy, Jimmy Riley and Chasity, aunt Bonnie Morgan, granddaughters Mariana Ross and Talia Isley
Funeral Service: 1:00 pm Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana with Jimmy & Chasity Riley officiating. Visitation will be 11 am to 1 pm Saturday at Buchanan Funeral Home. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Austin, Indiana. Online Condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of McKinley, please visit our floral store.

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