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Marion Francis "Sonny" Riley Jr.

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M.F. Riley's Funeral Home

1214 S. Hampton Ave.

Fairfax, South Carolina

Marion Riley Obituary

Marion Francis "Sonny" Riley, Jr. FAIRFAX - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the parting of the Honorable Marion Francis "Sonny" Riley, Jr., owner and operator of M.F. Riley's Funeral Home and Coroner of Allendale County. Marion Riley is the husband of The Honorable Mayor Dorothy Riley of Fairfax, SC. Mr. Riley transitioned Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Palmetto Health Richland Hospital Columbia, SC. A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June16, 2018, 11 AM, at Allendale-Fairfax High School Gymnasium, Fairfax, SC. Entombment will follow at M.F. Riley's Funeral Home, Fairfax, SC. Public viewing will be held Friday, June 15, 2018, from the hours of 1:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M., with a wake service from 6:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. in the M. F. Riley Sr. Memorial Chapel. The family will be receiving guest at the home of his daughter, Renique Riley, at 1087 Pickens Avenue South, Fairfax, SC. M. F. Riley's Funeral Home Fairfax, SC is in charge of the arrangements. Please continue to keep the Riley family in prayer as they go through this most difficult time. You may email condolences at [email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected].

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Published by The State on Jun. 16, 2018.

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Willa Mikell

June 20, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Sonny. I truly do not have words. I'll be praying for you Dot, Renique, and family.

June 18, 2018

"Sonny RileyJr. Family,
I was saddened to hear of Sonny's passing.I haven't seen him in quite a while but remember our days at SLED in the 1970's and 1980's.Sonny was dedicated to his family,career,and religion.He will be missed by many.My thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
Robert Greer(St. John's,Fla.)

Ms. Brenda Campbell

June 17, 2018

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Keeping the family uplifted in prayer.

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