Wayne Riley Sr. Obituary

We bid farewell to Wayne Riley Sr. (Fairfield, Ohio), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 27, 2025 at the age of 80. Wayne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Warren G. and Marie (Edwards); his wife Edna (Bowman); and his siblings, Earl, Clyde, Lonnie Riley, Frances Riley, Chaney Cochran, Nancy Caldwell and Carolyn Lovett-Stone.

He is survived by: his children, Tina Lee (John) of Georgia, Rhonda Furginson of Hamilton, Lisa Russo (Bill) of Hamilton, Theresa Floyd (William) of Hamilton and Wayne Riley Jr. (Cindy) of Hamilton; his brother Marty Riley (Charlotte) of Hamilton, Ohio.; and his granddaughters, Tiffany and Toni Baker. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory (4976 Winton Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014). A funeral service was held on Friday, March 7th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please direct your memorial contributions to Stahlheber Baptist Church, 1800 Stahlheber Rd., Hamilton, OH, 45013.