Frederick Earl (Billy) Riley, Sr., 83, of Jamestown, KY passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi on August 7, 1943, a son of the late Bertha (Smith) and James Riley.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Billy served in the U.S. Army, was a retired senior sales rep. at 3M, and president of the Lily Creek HOA.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Linda (Wooldridge) Riley of Jamestown, KY
1 daughter: Sherri Riley Jordan of Michigan
3 sons: Frederick E. Riley and Timothy Riley of Kentucky; and Eric Riley of Michigan
4 sisters: Jackolyn Cox and Linda Ringer of Ohio; Janette Elsberry of Michigan; and Kimberly Riley of North Carolina
6 brothers: Kenneth Riley, Gerald Riley, Craig Riley, Christopher Riley, and Jeffery Riley of Ohio; and Steven Riley of Illinios
10 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five brothers: Charles, Gerald, Kevin,Courtney and Russell Riley.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:00amCT at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Jamestown, KY
Burial: Mill Springs National Cemetery at Nancy, KY with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Squad
Visitation: Beginning at 10:00amCT on Friday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church
The family request memorial donations to Hospice of Lake Cumberland and can be made at the church.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY is in charge of arrangements.
