Henry Riley

December 14, 2022 at 4:32 p.m.
Henry Riley
Henry Riley

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Henry Riley, age 89, of Oldenburg died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hickory Creek of Connersville.    

Born February 16, 1933 in Jackson, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John L. and Cora (Turner) Riley.  He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He was united in marriage to the former Shirley J. Bunyard, and this union was blessed with 47 years until her passing on February 12, 2004.

Henry was retired from the former Philco/Ford in Connersville where he was employed for over 53 years.  In his leisure time he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting & fishing, and still board shooting.

Survivors include three children, Candy Spurlock of Laurel, Patrick Riley of Oldenburg, Kitty Halcomb of Laurel, 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Wagner of Oldenburg, Mildred Gabbard of Laurel, and Brenda Werner of Greensburg.

In addition to his parents, and wife, Shirley, he was preceded in death by two sons, Nathan Wade Riley and Jonathon Shane Riley; as well as two sisters, Nola Blake and Nancy Stirn.

Family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Metamora Church of God, 20152 U.S. 52, Laurel, Indiana.

Rev. Wayne Ison will officiate the funeral services on Thursday, December 15, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at Metamora Church of God.  Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Metamora Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Riley family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .

(Paid obituary)

Henry Riley, age 89, of Oldenburg died Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hickory Creek of Connersville.    

Born February 16, 1933 in Jackson, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John L. and Cora (Turner) Riley.  He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.  He was united in marriage to the former Shirley J. Bunyard, and this union was blessed with 47 years until her passing on February 12, 2004.

Henry was retired from the former Philco/Ford in Connersville where he was employed for over 53 years.  In his leisure time he enjoyed the outdoors, hunting & fishing, and still board shooting.

Survivors include three children, Candy Spurlock of Laurel, Patrick Riley of Oldenburg, Kitty Halcomb of Laurel, 12 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Wagner of Oldenburg, Mildred Gabbard of Laurel, and Brenda Werner of Greensburg.

In addition to his parents, and wife, Shirley, he was preceded in death by two sons, Nathan Wade Riley and Jonathon Shane Riley; as well as two sisters, Nola Blake and Nancy Stirn.

Family and friends may visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Metamora Church of God, 20152 U.S. 52, Laurel, Indiana.

Rev. Wayne Ison will officiate the funeral services on Thursday, December 15, 2022, 11:00 A.M., at Metamora Church of God.  Burial with full military graveside honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow in Metamora Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Riley family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .

(Paid obituary)

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