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Jeffrey Risley Obituary
Henderson - Jeffrey "Jeff" David Risley, 54 of Henderson passed away February, 07 2020 at Owensboro Health.
He was born in Henderson to William "Bill" Risley and Jana (Zieman) Nunnley.
Jeff was preceded in death by his mother Jana and brothers Perry Risley and Jerry Reynolds.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years Candace Risley; his father and step-mother Bill and Donna Risley of Henderson; his children Dustin and Suzy Risley of Princeton, KY, Bryan and Natalie Bennett of Henderson, Matt Bennett of Puyallup Washington, Landro Navata of Henderson and Victoria and Benjamin Goodman of Henderson; his siblings Angie and Tony Baxter of Henderson and Janay and Greg Sutton of Vine Grove Ky; nephew Zack and Amanda Risley of Evansville; nieces Allie and Addison Sutton; grandchildren Taylor, Andrew and Jackson Risley, Caitlin and Judson Bennett, Mylee and Maci Wright.
Funeral services will be 6:00 PM Monday, February 10, 2020 at Tomblinson Funeral Home in Henderson. Burial will be private.
Visitation will be 1:00 PM until service time Monday at the funeral home.
A Special thank you to Judge Brad Schneider, Bill Hubiak, Doxie Lott, Nancy Watkins, Angela Comer, and each district's magistrates along with each of his dedicated employees for believing in him and helping him serve Henderson County.
Honorary pallbearers will be Henderson County Road Workers and the Recycle Department.
Online condolences can be made at www.tombloinsonfuneralhome.com.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony's Hospice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Doxie aka Oscar
February 1, 2025
One day out of the blue, I called Jeff Oscar, he in turn called me Meyer and we were forever bonded in friendship. I so miss this gentle giant who was truly an awesome human being.
Doxie
February 1, 2023
So miss hearing you say, "hi, little buddy." It seems like forever but, still missing you Oscar.
February 24, 2020
Candace and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. He was such a great guy. I was fortunate to work with Jeff the past 20 years. I am just a guy from Chicago, but he welcomed me with a warm and friendly smile every time we met. He and I worked together regarding the mosquito control program.
I remember all the times we spent simply talking about family and his children and grandchildren. The baseball games and times he enjoyed with you and his family and friends.
I will say a prayer for Jeff, you and all of his family and friends. May God Bless you and Jeff. I hope his smile and memories will ease your pain.
Brian Deenihan
Jessica Jones
February 10, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Brooks & Russell
February 8, 2020
We light this candle in remembrance of your loved one.
Ronda and Fred Brooks John and Ellen Russell
February 8, 2020
Bill, Donna, Angie and Janay,
Our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of your family. We pray for you in your time of sorrow and ask that God comfort you in your loss. May he wrap his arms around you and embrace you with his strength and hold up. We love you and stand with you in honor of your loved one.
Doxie Lott
February 7, 2020
I can't begin to express the ache in my heart at the loss of such a gentle soul and for the family he loved so much.
God speed big buddy. Ten dash four.
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