DW Riley Obituary (1926 - 2008)

Mr. DW Riley, 82, of Madisonville, KY, died at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at NHC Healthcare in Madisonville. \ Born January 28, 1926, in Wheatcroft, KY, he was the son of the late Guy Riley and Viola Peck Riley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Velda Ruth Gammon and Dorothy Rich; one brother, Roy Riley and his step mother, Jessie Riley. \ He graduated from Clay High School and attended Western State College. He entered the Navy in 1944 and served until 1946; received American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, American Area Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal. \ He was a Madisonville City Councilman for 20 years. He retired from P&M Coal Company. He was a 50 year Mason as well as a member of the VFW and American Legion. His hobbies include Ham Radio Operator and an Enterprise Driver. He was a member of Madisonville Church of Christ. \ He is survived his wife of 57 years, Anna Marie Townsend Riley of Madisonville; one daughterViki Riley of Madisonville; two grandsons, Jeff Bean of Springdale, AR, Scott Bean of Richmond, KY; two great grandsons, Riley Bean of Springdale, AR, Dustin Bean of Richmond, KY; two great granddaughters, Taylor Perry and Lauren Bean both of Springdale, AR; two sisters, Mazie Lee of Louisville, KY, Ruby Hatley (Richard) of Dawson Springs, KY; one brother Homer (Devona) Riley of Madisonville and several nieces and nephews. \ Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Mr. Russell Kline officiating and Rev. Rick Hatley with scripture and prayer. Burial will follow in Star Hope Cemetery in Webster County, KY. \ Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Saturday and after 10:00 A.M. Sunday at the funeral home. \ Pallbearers will be Jeff Bean, Scott Bean, Randy Hatley, Buddy Lee, David McCay and Charlie Norvell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rudy Stone, Lloyd Merrell, Johnny Williams, Bud Young, Buddy Gill, Eric Gammon, Eddie Gammon, Phil Terry, Rick Hatley, and Danny Becher. \