James “Jim” Allen Riley, age 86, of Arbovale, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center.
Born June 13, 1938, in Arbovale, he was the youngest son of the late John William and Ada Varner Riley.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force. As a young man, he was a construction worker and welder for various companies in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He worked for more than 20 years as a truck driver for the West Virginia Department of Highways. He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren, loved his dogs, and enjoyed sharing and listening to stories. His friendship touched the lives of many, and his absence will be deeply felt by both family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Alice “Louise” Riley (2022); and his eight siblings, Joseph, John, Clinton, Ernest, Harold, Please Pierce, Patricia Nuckles and Wilma McGuire.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan Marie Tingler, and husband, Wendell, of Elkins; sons, Timothy William Riley, and Kathleen, of Springs, Pennsylvania, Robert Allen Riley, of Arbovale, and Stephen Lee Riley, and wife Terri, of Midlothian, Virginia; granddaughters, Jenna and Samantha Riley; grandsons, Zeshaan Bhatti, Taimoor Bhatti and Connor, Justin and Luke Riley.
Graveside service was held Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Arbovale Cemetery Annex with Pastor David Rittenhouse officiating. Military rites by the Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corps.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Arbovale United Methodist Church.
Wallace and Wallace Funeral Home in Arbovale is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at WallaceandWallaceFH.com