Jerry Dean Riley Sr.

Jerry Dean Riley Sr.

Jerry Dean Riley Sr., 72, of Anna, died at his home, surrounded by his wife of 46 years and family members, on Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at 7:42 a.m.

He was born on Jan. 20, 1947, in Thebes, the son of Jesse Tucker Anglin and Lilbourn Lee Riley. 

He married Sharon Schwent on March 10, 1973.

Mr. Riley worked for Craftsman Concrete in Pensacola, Fla., for many years. He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Riley of Anna; two sons, Jerry Dean (Toni) Riley Jr. of Iron Mountain Lake, Mo., and Dean (Annette) Sucher of Cape Coral, Fla.; one daughter, Robin (Terry) Hamel of Anna; one sister, Sue Sivia of Anna; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation will be accorded. Per his wishes there will be no services. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

The family of Jerry Dean Riley Sr. voiced its gratitude to Hospice of Southern Illinois and their nurses for their service and care.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna-Jonesboro is in charge of cremation arrangements.

The Gazette-Democrat

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