Bill Riley, age 78, of Paducah, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.
Bill was born in Marion, Kentucky, on April 18, 1948, to the late Luther Riley and Dora Elizabeth Slaton Riley. He was a truck driver for Henry & Henry for 45 years. Bill was a great mechanic who enjoyed restoring old cars. He also enjoyed spending time fishing. Bill's greatest joy came from his family. He was a devoted and loving husband, dad, granddad, and brother.
Bill is survived by five daughters, Bonnie Purvis (Ray) of Paducah, Jennifer Graham (Josh) of Paducah, Sherri Musarra of Henderson, Cyndi Javor of McComb, Illinois, Tammy Kiefer (James) of Perryville, Missouri; two sons, Larry Antone Sealock (Diana) of Nebo, Illinois, Russell Lee Sealock (Jeana) of Detroit, Illinois; one sister, Betty Ann Meyer of Paducah; one brother, Danny Riley (Linda) of Tulu, Kentucky; 32 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Riley; one daughter, Regina McKinley; one son, William Riley Jr.; one sister, Donna Vaughn; one brother, Robert C. Riley; and his parents.
The family will be holding a memorial service at a later date.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
You may share a memory of Bill or leave a message for the family at www.milnerandorr.com
