Curtis Riley

Passed 07/30/2016

Obituary For Curtis Riley

Curtis Lee Riley, Sr. was born in Orange County, NC on July 5th, 1941 and he was a resident of Durham, NC at the time of his passing. He peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 30, 2016 and he was 75 years old. Curtis enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17 where he served his country for twenty plus years and was a Vietnam War veteran. Curtis was predeceased by his wife of thirty-five years, Shelvy Jean (Wiggins) Riley, a brother and a sister. Curtis is survived by 3 sons and their wives; his 6 grandchildren as well as his 3 brothers, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and other family members. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Lipscomb Grove Missionary Baptist Church on 800 Lipscomb Grove Church Road in Hillsborough. Visitation will take place from 12 noon to 1:00 pm at Lipscomb Grove Missionary Baptist Church prior to the service on Friday, Aug. 5th.



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We love the Riley family and pray that you receive God's peace that goes beyond all understanding!

- Angus

My deepest sympathy go out to all of the family. Words cannot express my Love for you all. It was a great joy for me to talk ,laugh, and joke with Curtis during his last stage of life. He had a way of making light of what was to come! Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers, and if you need me.....I'm here with Love...Gloria

- Gloria A Riley

No words can take away your pain or express our deepest sympathy and sense of loss of Uncle Curtis. We pray for comfort, peace and God's Love. Blessings and Peace Always Rev. Douglas and Ivy Riley

- Rev. Douglas Riley

So hard to believe that one who was always so full of life and laughter is gone. He will be truly missed.

- Alice Baldwin

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Curtis. I pray that you know that God will sustain you now and afterwards.

- Betty Jones

Sending my condolences to the family. God Bless you all..

- Lee Hayes

RIP Curtis,Thank you for the memories.

- David

To: Anita and Family My prayers go with you and your family at this time. God bless each of you in a Special Way.

- MaryMargaret Mitchiner-Street