Gerald Ray Riley

Gerald Ray Riley, 58, of Osceola died Saturday, October 10, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, Shelby Riley Sr. Gerald lived most of his life in Phoenix, Arizona.

Gerald is survived by children, Becky Riley, James Riley, Carol Bleser, Veronica “Tige” Bleser, Jeribel Bleser, and Mary Bleser;

His mother, Violet Gatlin of Jonesboro,

brothers, Charles Riley, Shelby Riley, both of Jonesboro; Jimmy Riley, Bellingham, Washington; sisters, Wanda Watkins, Jackson, Mississippi, Brenda Reed, and Linda Garhart, both of Casa Grande, Arizona; Betty McCain, Jonesboro; nineteen grandchildren and one great grandson.

A memorial service will be 11:00 AM., Monday, November 2, 2009 at Faith Freewill Baptist Church, 1008 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro.