Grady Merriwell Riley's Obituary
Riley, Grady ~ 69, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Trenton, Texas; passed away February 4, 2011. Mr. Riley, 5th generation of his family to live in Trenton, Texas, was born December 23, 1941 to Ed “Junior” Riley and Vonda (Vineyard) Riley. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1960. He continued his education at East Texas State University in Commerce, Texas, graduating in 1966 with a degree in Accounting. Mr. Riley was a member of the Air Force Reserves. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Trenton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Junior Riley. He Is survived by his wife, Linda Riley of Dallas; mother, Vonda Buchanan of Trenton, Texas; daughter, Shannon Lands and her husband John Derek of Howe, Texas; son, Derek Riley and his wife of Trenton, Texas; step-son, John Reynolds of Mesquite, Texas; sister, Pam Trusty and her husband Larry of Trenton, Texas; grandchildren, Andrea Lands, Carson Riley, and Austin Reynolds; a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
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