Galon L. Riley, 86, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Calvert City Convalescent Center.
Galon was born in Benton, Kentucky on January 16, 1938, to the late Lake Riley and Leeoda Fooks Riley. He was a hardworking man who never enjoyed sitting still for too long. Before retiring, he spent many years working in maintenance at ISP, formerly GAF, in Calvert City. After retirement and even while he was working at the plant he still always found time to tend to his farm. Whether he was row cropping, taking care of his mules and horses, or working on the farm equipment, Galon loved working and spending time on the farm. He enjoyed going to flea markets and never believed in letting anything go to waste because one day you might need it.
He was a member of Calvert City Church of Christ and loved the Lord and his family deeply.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy Barefield Riley; three sons, Dale Riley (Debbie) of Benton, Glenn Riley (Chrissy) of Benton, and Bruce Riley (Andrea) of Calvert City; one brother, James Riley (Rhonda) of Benton; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Bertha Harrell, and Alveta Warren; one brother, Martin Riley; and his parents, Lake Riley and Leeoda Fooks Riley.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Fooks Cemetery Fund, c/o Paul Ward, 2295 Mt. Moriah Road, Benton, KY 42025.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann, 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, Kentucky 42025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Life Celebration Center of Filbeck-Cann with Bro. Lance Cordle officiating. Burial will follow in Fooks Cemetery.
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