Gordon Lee Riley
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On December 8, 2013 @ 12:00 am In Obituaries | 12 Comments
Gordon Lee Riley, 80, of Waco, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 8, 2013.
He was born to the late Rev. Ray and Ruby (Short) Riley, April 9, 1933, in Pampa, TX. Gordon graduated from Quitaque High School in 1951 and he played football and received a BA in Business from Baylor University Waco in 1955. He served as Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He married Camille Hood Riley in 1958 and they lived together in Waco.
Gordon was the owner of Gordon Riley Insurance Agency, Inc. since 1961. He was a member of Independent Insurance Agents of Texas and an active member of the Waco community. Gordon was a former member of Deacon of First Baptist Church, Highland Baptist Church.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Camille Hood Riley, their three children: Kimberly Kay Riley of Austin, Elizabeth Teal Riley of Brenham, and Cameron Lee Riley of Waco. He is survived by four grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Riley and Andrew and Katherine Rollins, his brother Harold Riley, nephews Rick Riley, Randall Riley, Ray Riley of Austin, Tx and niece Jana Riley of Paige, Tx.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to The Riley Center, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1901 Boyce Ave, Fort Worth TX 76115
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Funeral services will be 10a.m. Thursday, December 12th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
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Condolences for the family of “Gordon Lee Riley”
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Our family’s heartfelt condolences. Dick Maloney,
Jerry Maloney Holmes, Oklahoma City, OK
I met Gordon in 1961. He wrote my 1st.car insurance and continued through my hitch in the U.S. Navy. He helped me, through many a tight spot. What a "Great Man". I will miss him, as all will. My condolences to the Riley Family.Donnie Kuehl.
To Skipper and your family–
I am holding you in my heart and in my prayers. I will never forget playing golf with Gordon. Whenever there was a lull in the action, he would disappear into the rough, the woods, wherever he thought he might find a lost ball. He always came back with his pockets full!! Amazing.
Albert and I are grateful for the opportunity we had to be his friends.
Love to all of you, Ginny
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.
Gordon was a true friend and a wonderful man. I am a better person for having had the relationship we shared. I will miss him.
Riley Family: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Riley. I was so young when I started working for him and learned so much from him. Things that I still carry with me today. may God be with you during these tough times
Jane and I are filled with wonderful memories of time spent with Gordon and Camille. Traveling together, game nights, special events, you name it, Gordon was always a delight to be around. We will miss him, but we know he is now with our Lord and Savior. Rest in peace our friend!
Camille,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May our Jesus hold you close in HIS Everlasting Arms of Love,
Sharon
Cameron and family. Praying for you during this difficult time. Gordon was a great man and I know he will be missed.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Gordon. We go back a long way. Gordon was my first insurance agent back in the early 60’s. He was also a good friend. I’ll always remember him telling me that his lips had never touched a drop of any alcoholic beverage. He will be missed.
We are donating $100 to The Riley Center in his memory.
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Gordon was my Scout Master in the early 1960s. I have fond memories of his kindness to me and will be forever grateful. My sincere sympathy to his family.