Robert M. Riley's Obituary
Robert M. Riley was born on September 27, 1930 in Atlanta, TX to Henry an Vertie Lee Riley, and had two younger sisters, DeLouis and Beckye. He enjoyed bird hunting and fishing. He attended Business School in Dallas, TX, and served in the National Guard for several years.
He married the love of his life, Bobbye Ruth Moore and had two children, Bruce and Barbara. He served two tours of duty during the Korean War. He was stationed in Bossier City, LA; El Paso, TX; and Oxford, England. he was a crew chief of mechanics on B47 and B52 bomber squadrons. Finishing his service he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sargent in 1963.
He was self-employed as an independent distributor with Little Debbie Snacks until retirement. He was active in the Methodist Church. He was a good family man and enjoyed 70 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbye Riley, son Bruce Riley and wife Cindy of Evergreen, CO, and his daughter Barbara Riley Clayton and husband Pete of Whitehouse, TX. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren; Dusty Clayton, Lauren Clayton Burgess, Sky Riley and Noah Riley. Along with 5 great grandchildren; Bliss Burgess, Brixon Burgess, Allissa Robinson, Jackson Clayton and Julia Clayton.
Funeral services for Robert will be held Monday, March 8 at 2 pm at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Longview with a private family entombment to take place at Rosewood Park Mausoleum to follow. There will be a visitation on Sunday, March 7 between 2 and 4 pm at Rader's in Longview.
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