All Obituaries

Mrs. Cynthia Anne Cunningham Lay departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2020 in to the divine embrace of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her residence in Columbia, Tennessee. She was 90 years young. She was born to loving parents, Paul C. Cunningham and Maree Johnston Cunningham, in Princeton, Kentucky on June 13, 1930, both of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Allyn M. Lay of Columbia, Tennessee; sons, Allyn M. Lay, Jr. and wife, Linda...

Rebecca (Becky) Jean Day went peacefully to be with the Lord at her home on Friday September 25, 2020 surrounded by close family and friends at the age of 51. She was born on August 9, 1969 in Sarasota, Florida. Becky enjoyed crafts, spending time with family, going to yard sales, and going to the beach. She was a Christian and attended church at Word of God Ministries. She was one of the sweetest ladies you would have ever met and selfless in every way. She was a strong fighter that battled...

Ray Lowe, age 65, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Scott County, TN on February 24, 1955, he was the son of the late Sherwood (Shirley) and Mildred Lowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Columbus and Dora Carroll and Egbert and Evelyne Lowe; uncles, Authur and Carl Lowe, Doyle Ray and Odeva Carroll; aunts, Francis Vanover, Audrey Goodman, and Grace Gibson. Ray is survived by his loving wife of...

Tamara Jean Gibson, age 61 of Winfield, TN passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Big South Fork Medical Center in Oneida, TN. She was born on January 4, 1959 in Oneida, TN. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oneida. She worked for the Scott County Schools Transportation Dept./Bus Garage. She delivered Faith Meals to the homebound for the Scott County Senior Center. Tammy like her mother Alene had a great love of music. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alene...

Ethel Hamlett, age 83, of Huntsville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side.  Born in Clinchmore, TN on August 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Columbus and Waltie Simmons Duncan.  She was a member of Church of God in Helenwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Hamlett; daughter Ethel Margie Buttram; brothers Mike Duncan and Isaac Duncan; sister Wanda Duncan....

Elvin L. Acres, age 84 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 6, 1935 to the late Artimie Jane West and John Lewis Acres. Elvin was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Kay Acres; daughter Laura Jean Acres; grandson Michael; brothers: Millard Mac Acres, SGT. Kenneth Acres, Jennings Edgart Acres; sisters: Wilma Acres Stanfill and Brenda Lou Acres Bauswell. Survived by his sisters: Edith Profitt and Shirley Gilliam; sons: Gary...

Barbara Joann Moffitt, age 73, of Oneida, Tennessee departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born at her home in Robbins, TN on November 16, 1946, to the late William Archie and Gladys Thomas Moffitt. She was a child of God and was baptized many years ago at White Rock Baptist Church. She loved being around family and friends. She never met a stranger. Some of her favorite things were her baby dolls, a Pepsi and her money. She...

Kyle Junior Gentry – 76 of Maynardville, Tennessee, passed away August 29, 2020. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Kyle loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and his church. He is preceded in death by parents, Tilman and Ruth Gentry; and sister, Kathy Hayes. Kyle is survived by wife of 33 years, Betty Gentry; children, Angie (Steve) Longley, Kevin Gentry, Greg (Robin) Gentry, Kristi (James) Burbage, Brandy (Kirt) Walker and Tonya (Daniel) Henry; fifteen grandchildren;...

Patricia (Pat) Rose Duncan, age 57 of Helenwood, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Oneida, TN on June 14, 1963 to Thomas L. Stephens and Girleane Stephens. Pat was a member of the Dixie Freedom Baptist Church of Whitley City, KY. She was a devout Christian and solid in her faith and love of the Lord. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, and Nana. Pat enjoyed cooking, baking,...

Judy Lynn Ross, age 66 of Oneida, TN went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on September 6, 1953, she was the daughter of the late AG Kidd and Nancy Kidd. Judy is survived by her three children, Wayne Ross and wife April of Oneida, TN, Anita Spradlin and husband Jimmy Dean of Strunk, KY and Angelia Ross of Oneida, TN; several brothers and sisters, Jim Kidd and wife Dolly, Jerry Kidd and wife Kim,...

Patsy Brown went peacefully to be with the Lord at her home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 surrounded by close family at the age of 73. She was born on August 10, 1947 in Oneida, TN. Patsy enjoyed spending time with family and friends, loved to travel, doing puzzles, crochet, or anything crafty. She was a Christian lady that loved the Lord wholeheartedly. She never met a stranger and loved everyone and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Naomi Lee (nee Cook) Bond of Pleasant Plain, OH. Born on December 1,1941 in Tyner, KY. to the late Ernest and Irene (nee McWhorter) Cook. Went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2020 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Everett Harold Bond and the late Chester Hayes Jr. Loving mother of James (late Jeanette) Hayes, Deborah (Glenn) Blankenship, Rebecca (Scott) Koehnke, Barbara (Gary) Benedict and Steve (Annette) Bond. Caring grandmother of Casey (Jeffrey) Johnson, Jimmy (Taylor) Hayes,...

Christopher Shawn Byrd, age 42, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Christopher was preceded in death by his father:  Lonnie Byrd; brother:  Roger Byrd; grandparents:  Lola and Esaw Byrd, and Mary Jane Hurstle Bell; several aunts and uncles; and nephew:  Nathan Griffith. He is survived by his wife:  Crystal Byrd; daughters:  Hayley, Mahayla and Gracie Byrd; mother:  Janice Byrd; siblings: ...

Alma Thomas Laxton, age 90 of Oneida, TN entered into rest on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Trinity Hills of Knoxville, TN. Born in Oneida, TN on September 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walter Roy Thomas and Rachel Clementine Phillips Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Laxton; two brothers, Richard Harris Thomas and Ray (Joyce) Thomas; two sisters, Virginia Alberta Thomas (Lloyd) Collier and Audrey Thomas (Earl) Coombes;...

Bettye Chitwood Stanley was born in Scott County, TN on January 19, 1935 to parents:  Reuben E. Chitwood and Elsie Thompson Chitwood.  She passed away at her home on August 19, 2020 in Fort Wayne, IN surrounded by family and friends. Bettye was preceded in death by her husband:  Walter of Fort Wayne, IN; grandparents, parents, and brothers:  Eugene, Jack and Gary Chitwood, all from Scott County. She is survived by her daughters:  Debra Stanley of Connersville, and...

John Marion Thomas, age 91 of Oneida, TN, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, KY.  Born October 1, 1928, he was the son of the late William Harrison ‘Harris’ and Litha Blevins Thomas. John Marion lived his life as rural letter carrier and farmer.  To be in his presence was to know a love and calming peace he naturally exuded.  He will be missed by all who had ever met him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Virginia Brown Smith, age 81 of Oneida, TN departed this life on Friday, August 14, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scott County, TN on September 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Sexton Brown. Virginia was strong in her Faith and a longtime member of Black Oak Baptist Church where she loved to attend and listen to the Word of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her late husband, James Kirby Smith; mother and...

Eva Ann Ooten, age 77 of the High Point community passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at her home. Born in Deer Lodge, TN on May 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Emmitt and Emma Henry Ooten. She worked at RCA in Indianapolis, IN, Tibbals Flooring and Cumberland Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Doreen Anderson, Freda and Betty Ooten and brothers, Cleo, Odell and Avon Ooten. Eva’s request was cremation. There will be a private...

Joanne Moro Thompson, age 81 of Jefferson City, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City, MO.  Born February 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Natali and Mary Moro. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by her husband:  Clarence Jackson Thompson. She is survived by her children:  sons, Lonnie Thompson, and Timothy Thompson and wife Hilde, both of Holts Summit, MO, and daughter, Melinda...

Loretta McCoy, better known as Rose Lee Davis, age 67 of Jacksboro, TN passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her home. She was born on November 20, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Jewell Davis. Loretta is survived by her brother, Paul Buttram and wife Renee; sister, Jennifer Lopez and husband Arnold; special friend, Don Trammell; and many other relatives and friends. Friends may visit with the McCoy family on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 6 p.m. until time of the...

Elizabeth “Libby” Blevins West, age 62 of Helenwood, TN departed this life on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN with her family by her side. Born in Scott County, TN on June 10, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Beulah Smith Blevins. Libby enjoyed spending time with her family. She devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Libby was a Christian and had a kind and giving heart. She saw no stranger. In...

Willard Ray Clowers, age 83 of Robbins, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.  Born in Dean, TN on November 25, 1936, he was the son of the late Millard and Christine Todd Clowers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers:  Lloyd Clowers, Sammy (Cotton) Clowers and Boyd Clowers; sisters:  Lucy Rhea, Edith Clowers and Flora Clowers; father and mother-in-law:  Otto and Dora Raines...

J.C. Lloyd, age 81 of the Cherry Fork community in Helenwood, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home.  He was born on November 30, 1938 in Scott County, and was the son of the late Marion and Lucille Harness Loyd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death  by brothers James L. Lloyd and Frankie Lloyd, sister Dorothy Kidd, nephew Randy Lowe, brothers-in-law Alan Kidd, James K. Smith, father and mother in law Elmer and Dorothy Sexton Brown,...

Milford Duncan, age 68 of Huntsville, TN passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Jefferson City Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson City, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on February 14, 1952, he was the son of the late Elmer and Zella Spurlock Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a special aunt, Louise Newport. Milford is survived by his sister, Priscilla and husband Bobby Bridges; nephews, Jason Perry and Brandon Bridges; and many other relatives and...

Melinda “Missie” Kidd, age 52 of Oneida, TN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born on May 19, 1968 in Muncie, Indiana. Missie was a very generous woman with the biggest heart. She was a member of Sandhill United Baptist Church in Whitley City, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell Ledbetter and Patricia Taylor, and stepfather, Delbert Taylor; sisters, Melanie Hill and Sonya Fulton; and...

Freddie Wayne Sexton, age 61 of Oneida, TN passed away at the Oak Ridge Methodist Medical Center on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was born in Fayetteville, NC on November 14, 1958. He was a member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Amber Nicole Sexton. Freddie is survived by his wife, Myra Sexton; a son, Alexander Sexton of Somerset, KY; 3 daughters, Kaytee Telley and husband Darrius of Jacksonville, FL; Stephanie McLain and husband Paul of Hartselle, AL...

Larry Lamar Ellis, age 64 of Oneida, TN, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2020, in the morning hours at his home.  Born October 4, 1955 in Oneida, he was the son of the late Rudolph (Doc) Ellis and Joyce Turner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother:  Jackie Ellis and several other relatives. Larry is survived by his only daughter:  Christie Stringfield of Robbins; grandson:  Gage Huckey of Robbins; his only sister:  Sheila Burchfield...

Joan Rector, age 77 of Robbins, TN passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home. Born in Robbins, TN on April 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late George D. Pemberton and Elsie Cook Pemberton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, George D. Pemberton, Jr. and Glenn Pemberton; sisters, Bernice York, Geraldine (Gerry) Wassom, and Janice Farley; and spouse, Frank Rector. Joan is survived by her sons, George Bradley (Charlotte), Doug Bertram (Jessica)...

Lawton Edward Pike, age 79 of Resaca, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at his home.  Born in Oneida, Tennessee on March 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Daires and Cordellia Phillips Pike. Lawton was of the Baptist faith where he was baptized as a teenager at Tunnel Hill Baptist Church.  He also was employed 45 years at the Frye Copy Systems in Decatur, Georgia.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Gregory Allen Pike. Survived by...

Markus Kenneth Selvidge, age 52 of Helenwood, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home.  Born October 18, 1967 in Oneida, TN, he was the son of the late Green and Wilma Smith Selvidge. In addition to his parents, Markus was preceded in death by his sister:  Carol Phillips of Ohio. Markus is survived by his wife:  Karen Murley Selvidge; daughters:  Heidi Jo Thomas, Sarah (Hughett) Myers and husband Jordan, and Megan (Hughett) Perry and husband...

Barbara Copeland Blakley, age 79 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home.  Born December 26, 1940 in Jamestown, Fentress County, TN, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Nola Abbott Copeland; and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Oneida. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband:  Norvan C. Blakley, Sr. Barbara is survived by her son: Norvan C. Blakley, II; sister: Alice Brannom and husband Jerry of Albany,...

Sarah Crowley, age 83 of Oneida, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Tennova North in Powell, TN. Born in Wytheville, VA on January 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Reece Crigger and Ethel Galloway Byrd Crigger. She was a member of the West Oneida Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Crowley. Sarah is survived by her sons, Tommy Litton and wife Lora, Cecil A. Crowley and wife Paula, and Chris Crowley; stepdaughter, Shari...

Lindford Lee Lay, age 77 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the North Knoxville Medical Center. Born in Oneida, TN on September 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Lindford and Sarah Ellen Lay. Lindford’s favorite pastime was talking on the CB where he went by the handle of White Mule. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jenell Lay of Oneida and brother-in-law, Larry Jeffers of the Paint Rock community. Lindford is survived by his...

  Grady Gene Jones, known to all as Pops, passed away at the age of 78 in Huntsville, TN at his home on Monday, July 20, 2020.  Born July 18, 1942 in Gibson, TN, he was the son of the late Grady and Mary Jones.  Gene was the husband of the late Gail Ann Duerkes Jones, and father of the late Michael Steven Jones.  Pops was a Christian and child of God. Pops is survived by his children:  Douglas Gene Jones and wife Parisa of Sevierville, TN, Phillip Jones and wife...

Charlie (Hawk) Sexton, age 67 of Robbins, TN, departed this life on Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Nashville, TN on December 4, 1952, he was the son of the late Ezra Sexton and the late Louise McDonald. He served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jackie McCranie; sisters, Mae, Mary Ellen, Charlene and Evelyn; brothers, Raymond and Allen; two infant sisters; two infant brothers; special friend and...

Deborah Kay Kidd, age 63 of Oneida, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home. Born in Lake City, TN on December 31, 1956, she was the daughter of Roger and Shella Hunley. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mountie and Mae Loyd and Jim and Birdie Hunley; father-in-law, Herbert Kidd; and mother-in-law, Maggie Kidd. In addition to her parents, Deborah is survived by her husband of 45 years, Rev. Donald Kidd; sons, Steven and wife Trish and Jason Kidd; daughter,...

Frankie Jean Smith, age 74 of Helenwood, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Born in Harlan, KY on March 21, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elsie McCreary Pittman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Smith; 4 brothers, Clarence, Fred, Harold, and Johnny Pittman; 3 sisters, Lola Fey Pittman, Thelma Alexander, and Ruth Walker; and daughter-in-law, Kimberly Stephens. Frankie is survived by her children, Wayne...

Tony G. Smith, age 67 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at the Tennova of Turkey Creek in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Tony was born on October 14, 1952 in Scott County, Tennessee to the late Isaac (Ike) and Ollie King Smith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Terri Vanover Smith; brothers: Roger, Harold, and James Smith; sisters: Janice Laxton and Lorena Chitwood all of Oneida, Tennessee. He is survived by his children: Dustin Smith...

Mark Edward Lilly, age 67 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his home. Born in Newcastle, Indiana on April 22, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sylvia Lilly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Lilly and sister, Irma Lilly. Mark is survived by his daughters, Katrina Henry (Justin) of Oneida, Beth Lilly of Florida and Bonnie Lilly of Florida; son, Aaron Lilly of Oneida; sisters, Mary Jackson (Eddie) of Illinois and...

Fannie Helen Frazier Thomas, age 93 years young of Seymour, TN, went home to Heaven on Saturday, July 11, 2020 and was met by her husband Tom, her son Carl, and her infant daughter Mary Francis. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.     Fannie is survived by daughters, Sandy Hutcheson, Paula Thomas and Jamie & Brian Dessart; grandchildren, Melanie & Dre Jones, Jason & Bobbie Thomas, Latricia & Charlie Milburn, Christa Farrington, Danelle Farrington,...

Mary Sue Crabtree, age 85 of Winfield, TN, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Oneida Nursing and Rehab Center.  Born in Scott County, TN October 15, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Flora Chitwood Crabtree.  She was a long time member of the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Absalom (Abb) Everett Crabtree, her grandmother who raised her, Ada Murphy Chitwood Blevins, special...

Jimmy Ray Strunk, age 66 of Center Point, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.  Born September 8, 1953, he was the son of Earnest Strunk and the late Jo Dean Owens Strunk. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife:  Helen Annette Dalton Strunk; brother:  Daniel; sister:  Vicky; and granddaughter:  Bella. In addition to his father, Jimmy is survived by his children:   Derek (Angie), and...

Nancy Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Marcum, born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 5, 1981, departed this life on July 3, 2020. Beth, who professed her faith and trust in Christ early in her life, was a graduate of Oneida High School and Furman University. She studied art at Furman and in Chicago and Italy and was a member of the art communities in Greenville, South Carolina and Atlanta.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Horace and Wilma Gann of Chattanooga, Tennessee and...

David Brewster, age 84 of Robbins, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Morgan County. Born in Scott County, TN on September 26, 1935, he was the son of the late Syl and Annie Brewster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives, Louise and Lexie; brothers, Johnny, Jay, Herbert Eugene, Virgil and Freddie; sisters, Freda, Lillian, Jean and Ruth; nephews, Mike Brewster, Jeff and Greg Brewster. David is survived by his...

Virgie A. Autry, age 83 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Born in Oneida, TN on May 19, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Olson and Mable West. She was a member of Grave Hill Church. Virgie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Milford and daughter, Kitty Yana Dunphy. Virgie is survived by her husband, John C. Autry; daughter, Karen Yvette...

Betty Mae Simmons Fayer, age 85 of Oneida, Tennessee, formerly of Perryville, Maryland, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2020. She was born on July 31, 1934 in Elkton, Maryland to the late Ellis Charles Simmons and Ruth Amelia Margaret Veasey Simmons. Betty led a very active life. When she was a senior in high school, she became President of her class. After becoming a wife and mother, she became involved in the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 135 of Perryville, MD and has...

Estle Kent Owens, age 61 of Winfield, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, June 28, 2020.  He was born in Scott County, Tennessee on July 3, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Mildred Strunk Owens. He is survived by his daughters: Jessica Overton and husband Rodney of Winfield, Brittney Sharp and husband TJ of North Vernon, Indiana, and Amber Owens of Nashville, Tennessee; significant other Rita McCoy; grandchildren: Abygale Overton, Colton Overton, Wyatt Sharp,...

Carmel McDuffie Thomas Purdy, age 86 of Glenmary, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Life Care Center of Morgan County. She was born on December 1, 1933 in Cameron, North Carolina. A small little town near Fort Bragg Army Base where she met and married Elmer Eugene Purdy an Army Ranger and paratrooper who was serving in the 82 Airborne. Carmel used to laugh and say “Gene fell from the sky and I caught him”. She was a wife and mother of three. She was member of...

Myrna Kay Gibson, age 76 of Sunbright, TN, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home. Born in Scott County, TN on March 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Harold Virgil and Vera Robbins. She was a charter member of East Robbins Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Gibson and sister, Dorothy Adkins. Myrna is survived by her 2 daughters, Anna Gibson of Sunbright and Stacy Asberry and husband John of Robbins;...

Billy D. Sexton, age 73 of Harriman, TN, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Roane Medical Center in Harriman, TN. Born in Scott County, TN on April 6, 1947, he was the son of the late John Riley and Hattie Sexton. Billy loved working on lawn mowers and weedeaters and was a very loving husband, daddy, brother, and grandpa. His family was very special to him, he thought of them every day. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, John Riley, Jr.,...