P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Esley Riley, obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

EsleyRiley

Date of Birth June 9, 1932
Passed Away On August 17, 2019
At Age 87 years
Resident of Monticello, AR
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Esley Riley, son of the late Luther and Kathana Langdon Riley, was born June 9, 1932 in Lacey, AR. Esley confessed his life to Christ at an early age, where he stayed faithful until his departure on August 17, 2019.

He was retired logger. He enjoyed his family, and was a very carefree fun loving person. "Train" is going to be missed by all of us.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tyree, Charlie Lee, L.C., Leslie and Alvernia and one sister, Ida Mae Binns.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his special devoted niece LaRaine Green(Alvin); Angelina Evans (Maurice), Kathleen Kitching, Mattie Riley, Kelly Riley of New York, Mary S. Riley, Peggy Trantham of Monticello; nephews, Melvin Riley (Niecey), Alvin Lee Riley and Fred Williams; sister-in-law, Atlean Riley; and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside service will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Lacey Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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Services

Service

Graveside Service

Lacey Cemetery

Lacey New Hope Rd.

Monticello, AR, 71655

August 24, 2019

at 10:00 a.m.

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Interment

Lacey Cemetery

Lacey New Hope Road

Drew County, AR, 71655

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Condolences (3)

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Peggy Everett Monticello, AR August 22, 2019
"Uncle Train as I called him will be truly missed. He was a fun, and loving person. I would often go by to see him in the nursing home and I always got a laugh. To the entire Riley Family I pray that God comfort and wrap his loving arms around each of you in your time of loss"
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Paige (Hill) Stell Monticello, AR August 20, 2019
"Family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. Mr. Esley was a character and also a sweetheart. Enjoyed visiting with him. I know he will be missed by each of you.
Love,
Paige"
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Linda Robinson Bastrop, LA August 20, 2019
"Sharing in your sadness as you remember Cousin Esley Riley. He was our grandmother, Bertha Riley Ashford's nephew.
We offer our sincere condolences to the family.

Linda Liggins Robinson"
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