Jacob Woodrow Riley
November 5, 1935 - December 8, 2016
Jacob Woodrow Riley, age 81, of Laurie, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at his home. He was born November 5, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late John W. and Thelma (Brown) Riley. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served in the Korean Conflict. Jake worked as an over the road truck driver for over thirty years until his retirement. Following his retirement, he managed Chances R Restaurant in Laurie for over twenty-five years. Over the years working at the restaurant, he met many people he loved and considered them family. He was a member of the American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 in Sunrise Beach. Jake was an avid collector of mugs, coins, figurines, Publishers Clearing House, Thomas Kinkade and the Danbury Mint. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Riley; daughters, Valerie Santistevan and Rose Gonzalez; son, Richard John Riley; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; sisters, Mary Ann VanDamme, Anita Antonio and Josephine Barbarick and husband Lance; niece, Carla and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin Riley and Billy Riley and a sister, Jenny Riley. A celebration of Jake’s life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15th, at Chances R Restaurant in Laurie. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.
Jacob Woodrow Riley, age 81, of Laurie, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at his home. He was born November 5, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late John W. and Thelma (Brown) Riley. He was a veteran of the United States Marine... View Obituary & Service Information