George Edward Riley

George Edward Riley went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on September 10, 1933, in Jefferson City, Tennessee. George Edward was a resident of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. George Edward was a member of Second United Methodist Church where he faithfully served as a longtime usher. He retired from Brown Appliance Parts after 42 years of dedicated service. In his spare time, George Edward enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was a very passionate about UT football and basketball.

George Edward was a loyal and faithful husband to Charlotte- their life together was full of mischief and laughter. They frequently shared impromptu road trips, making many memories.

George Edward was preceded in death by daughter, Barbara Haney; parents, Charles and Virginia Young Riley; siblings, T.W. Northern and Frances Jarnigan. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Charlotte Riley; children, Kathy (Dale) Berry, Tammy (Brad) Oxendine, Scott (Jane) Burnette, Lisa Warren, and Hank (Beth) Burnette; grandchildren, Amy (Travis) Hope, Annie (Chad) Coffin, Debbie Wells, Brandal (James) Lambert, Jennifer (Brian) Rippy, Morgan (Dallan) Reed, Alicia Carey, Stanley Murphy, Mason (Ashley) Hicks, Kristi (Blaise) Snowberg; 19 great grandchildren; blessed with several great- great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Thursday, March 12th from 5-7pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home with funeral service following at 7pm. Rev. Betsy Denton officiating. Family and friends will meet Friday, March 13th at 9:45am for a 10am graveside service at East TN Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy., Knoxville, TN 37920. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave., Knoxville, TN 37921 or Ben Atchley State Veterans Home, 1 Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931.