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John Riley Obituary

RILEY, John John Edward Riley, 81, of Ladson, died Thursday, February 12, 2009 at his residence. Service and burial will be private. Mr. Riley was born May 13, 1929 in Sewanee, Tennessee, son of the late Carl George Riley and Effie Roberta Reed Riley. He was the widower of Marguerite Riley, who passed away on June 3, 2002. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a 32nd degree Master Mason of Goose Creek Lodge #401. He was an ordained minister and an Ironworker Local 17 Cleveland, Ohio for 55 years. Surviving are one son, Johnny Riley of Ladson; two daughters, Randi Belcher of Ladson and Marla Riley of Ladson; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; two sisters and one brother, Carlene, Phyllis and Charles. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 13, 2009.

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LuAnn Goodwyne

February 18, 2009

Johnny, Randi and Marla,

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a special friend to our family, as you all have been. We will cherish the memories we shared forever. One could not know you Dad and not have known a friend.

Our love to you all,

LuAnn, Nancy, Danny and Rex Skinner and family

LuAnn Goodwyne

February 18, 2009

Johnny, Randi and Marla,

We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a special friend to our family, as you all have been. We will cherish the memories we shared forever. One could not know your Dad and not have known a true friend.

Our love and prayers to you all,

LuAnn, Nancy, Danny and Rex Skinner and family

Travis Gill

February 15, 2009

Just stopping by to say Im sorry to hear the news. He was a real Nice Guy to me and my family. Trav and Diana

Debbie Riley

February 13, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John Riley was my second cousin. My dad was Herschel Riley of Sewanee. Marla, you have been in touch with my brother, Alan. It is a shame that the family was so spread out and that we never got to know each other. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Riley Riley (was a Riley & married a Riley)

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