Mike Riley, 71, of Paducah, died at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 14, 1954, in Paducah to the late Richard Riley and Mary Lawrence Riley. He was the retired owner and operator of Mike Riley Painting, and he was a member of Bellview Baptist Church.
Mike is survived by his sisters, Susan Cunningham of Paducah and Karen Pomeroy of Nashville, Tennessee; brother, Steven Riley of Ledbetter; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Memorial donations may be made to contributions to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, PA 21741.
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Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah120 Memorial Drive, Paducah, KY 42001
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