He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1960, retired in 1990 from Delco after 30 years, was president of the Quarter Midget Club during the 1970’s and an owner of a USAC Midget. He was a devoted father who adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a heart of gold and a passion for open wheel racing.
Jerry married Connie Jo Mooney on March 17, 1962 who passed away in 2008 after 46 years together. She was the love of his life.
He is survived by a son; Troy (Michelle) Riley, daughter; Tonya Cook, grandchildren; Alisha (Chad) Wilhelm, Allison Witt, Anastasia (Sean) Davis, Andrew (Hannah) Cook, Tabytha (Lukas) Fore and Shayne (Kayela) Riley, great grandchildren; Alexander, Mikayla, Kaitlyn, Fulton, Elijah, Adaline, Mazie and Halle, brother; Martin “Buck” Riley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son; Todd William Riley, five brothers and three sisters.
Funeral Services will be Saturday October 10, 2020 at 1:30pm at Ellers Mortuary Webster St. Chapel in Kokomo. Friends may call from 12:00pm until time of service. Entombment will immediately follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Pastor Margaret Lowe will officiate.
Contributions may be made in Jerry’s name to: Cure SMA, 925 Busse Rd. Elk Grove Village IL, 60007
He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1960, retired in 1990 from Delco after 30 years, was president of the Quarter Midget Club during the 1970’s and an owner of a USAC Midget. He was a devoted father who adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a heart of gold and a passion for open wheel racing.
Jerry married Connie Jo Mooney on March 17, 1962 who passed away in 2008 after 46 years together. She was the love of his life.
He is survived by a son; Troy (Michelle) Riley, daughter; Tonya Cook, grandchildren; Alisha (Chad) Wilhelm, Allison Witt, Anastasia (Sean) Davis, Andrew (Hannah) Cook, Tabytha (Lukas) Fore and Shayne (Kayela) Riley, great grandchildren; Alexander, Mikayla, Kaitlyn, Fulton, Elijah, Adaline, Mazie and Halle, brother; Martin “Buck” Riley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son; Todd William Riley, five brothers and three sisters.
Funeral Services will be Saturday October 10, 2020 at 1:30pm at Ellers Mortuary Webster St. Chapel in Kokomo. Friends may call from 12:00pm until time of service. Entombment will immediately follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. Pastor Margaret Lowe will officiate.
Contributions may be made in Jerry’s name to: Cure SMA, 925 Busse Rd. Elk Grove Village IL, 60007
Family Members
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Clifford Riley
1915–1915
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Mary Elizabeth Riley Lawson
1916–1968
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Voyle Franklin Riley Sr
1917–1973
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Myrtle Irene "Shorty" Riley Hanley
1919–2006
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Marl Frederick "Fred" Riley
1921–2008
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Mansel Riley
1922–1968
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Vada Mae Riley Soots
1926–1995
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Martin "Buck" Riley Jr
1928–2021
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Garnet Lee Riley
1931–1985
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Bernard Jean Riley
1932–1984
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