Mr. James Ray Riley Sr.

RILEY, Mr. James Ray - Age 72, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Henry Ford Genesys. Family hour 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Every Nation Church, 429 Nb Chavez Dr. Family and friends will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Wednesday. Mr. Riley will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday. Services will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube at: everynationagflint. Mr. James Ray Riley Sr. was born June 17, 1952 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of R.K. Riley and Josie Mae Allison. His family moved to Flint, Michigan in the late 50’s. James was raised to worship the Lord at a early age. James married Sarah Amos in the early 70’s where they had three daughters. A decade later, from the union with Valerie Ward, three children were born. James was employed at Hamady Bros., New Paths, and McLaren-Flint. He also became the Sheriff in Coyle, OK. The job he loved the most was being the Head Security Officer of the Flint Beecher School System. After decades of service he finally retired. James loved to volunteer and participate in food drives where he could help and share with others. He loved his church home at Every Nation Assembly of God Church. James had so much respect for his two pastors. After some health challenges, he had to move to a rehabilitation center at Medilodge of Grand Blanc. He really enjoyed his stay there. James became the Council President and he took his position seriously. Mr. James Ray Riley Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: 3 daughters, Kendra (Charles) Lewis, Yukilah Riley and Jamie Riley, all of Flint; 2 sons, James (Laureene) Riley Jr. and Clayton (Lily) Riley of Ohio; step-daughter, April Ward of Flint; sister, Kathy (Robert) Thompson of Grand Blanc, MI; brother, Billy Riley of Las Vegas, NV; 33 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews including special nephew, Larry Carr; a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Riley was preceded in death by his wife, Valerie Riley; daughter, Cherisse Riley; grandson, Kwame Riley; parents, R.K. Riley and Josie Mae Allison; sister, Margaret Ann Thompson; and cousin, C.B. Allison

Mr. James Ray Riley Sr.

June 17, 1952 - January 2, 2025