We are so sorry for your loss. Every time we would see Bennie out he always had a big smile on his face and a hug for everyone. He always bragged about his family, especially Cole. He will be missed greatly. Your family is in our prayers.

Susan, Skip and I are thinking of you? We remember many good times with you and Benny during our Lizella softball days. He will be missed by all who knew him.

If you ever knew Bennie, you could never forget him.  What a great guy!  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends.

Hey, Big Guy.  It's so hard to say goodbye to my big teddy bear cousin. Just know that you'll live in my heart forever, and will never be forgotten. You were the best.  I love you, and Ride On, Cuzz.

Bennie you will live as long as I do through the many happy memories that you were such a big part of.

Susan and Benjie We are so shocked by the passing of Benny no word can express what you are going through right now. We can only imagine know that our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Ken and Olive

DADDY I WILL ALWAYS MISS AND LOVE U I WILL C U 1 DAY TELL BIG MAMA AND PAPA I LOVE THEM TO C U SOON

Susan, Benjie and Family,
   I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all. I pray that God will wrap His sweet and loving arms around each one of you and give you peace and comfort. God Bless!

Very sorry to hear about the loss of a good guy. We were high school friends and I considered him a special guy. Ron Gay

What a loss for those that remain here. Bennie was larger than life (and large, too!) but oh, what a guy. We all loved the softball, runnin around Lizella, crazy times, and I miss those days. Susan, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you. You had something very special.

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss . As long as I have known you , you and Bennie have been together. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Susan, Benjie and Grandchildren...We are sorry for your loss.  Bennie is a real good man...never met a stranger.  We will miss him alot.  Always remember when you miss him look in your heart and you will find all the memories you all shared.  Talk to God daily and he will help you through this time of need.  Love you all.

As I think of my childhood, Bennie is always an important part of those innocent,sweet and simple times. Though I have not seen Bennie for many years, I choose to keep my big friend alive in my memories. GOD bless each and every family member and friends. Duncan Matthews, Bibb Sheriff's Office

Susan and Benji, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Riley.  I know it has been hard.  Daddy's are not supposed to go away.  I will keep you in my prayers.

Benjie, I'm so sorry for the loss of you dad. I only met him a few times years ago but he was always so sweet to me. You and your family will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear of Benny's death.  He was a great guy, and always had a smile, joke, or a friendly word for everyone he met.  I worked with Benny for a few years at B&W.  May he rest in peace, and may you find comfort knowing what a wonderful person he was.

So sorry to hear of Bennie's passing.I went to high school with him he was always so nice to everyone and funny.May God be with his family during this time.

Susan and Benjie, my deepest sympathy goes out to both of you and your family.
Bennie and I always called each other on our birthday. He will be missed very much.

It is with a heavy heart I send my sympathies to you and the whole family. Losing your soulmate is like losing part of yourself. Susan know that the Lord will be with you all to strengthen   you and carry you through the long days and nights to come.  Rest in peace to one whom the Lord has taken home to be with Him. Love you Susan

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan I'm sorry to hear of Bennie passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was always met with a big smile and hug from my friend. He will be missed. Love Charlie

Susan, keeping you and family in my prayers,

From all of my family to the Riley's our thoughts and prayers are with you. We created a lifetime of memories during our time together. Ty & Connie Moore

We were so sorry to hear about Bennie.  He was one of those dear old friends that when you met again the talk just picked up like we just saw each other yesterday!  Susan, you and your family are in our prayers.

My deepest sympathy goes out to his wife and family.Bennie was a classmate of mine and everybody that had ever met him liked him. He will be missed by many.

Benji&Susan Thoughts and prayers are coming your way. May God be with you in this extremely diffucult time in your lives. Marie&WA

Sorry for your loss Bennie was one of the good Guy's, Ride on.

We are so sorry to learn of this tragedy. Bennie was a joy to be around. We will keep you all in our prayers. We love yall. *Casey & Todd*

My Brother Bennie, It was a sad day to hear of your sudden passing. I hope you know how much I'll miss you. You are a true and loyal friend that I'll always cherrish. You always seemed to call at the right time and say the right thing when I was on the road working. I can't express in words how many times that pulled me through. I'm lighting a candle and playing a special song for you tonight. Rest in Peace.
Susan, please accept sincere condolences to you and your family from Deb and I. Please let me know if there is anything that we can do for you. I am so sorry about Bennie and hope you can find some peace and comfort tonight. 
God Bless

Benji and Susan, we were so sorry to hear about Bennie. You guys are in our prayers.
Reita and Ryan McCoy

I have known Bennie for many years, my condolences to his family, he was a good friend and I will miss him.

Susan, Benjie and other family members what a sad time for all. The loss of Bennie Is unberable but I know he is at a better place. Love to all. Let me know if there is any thing else I can do for you. Patti and Jimmy Stevens

Love and prayers to Bennie's family. He was an awesome man and will truly be missed.  Many lives have been touched by this gentle giant.  R.I.P Benie and enjoy all the joys of Heaven.  Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Susan , I was sorry to hear about Bennie. He was truly one of the good guys . I was lucky to have been a friend. He loved his family and was proud to be a husband, Dad,& Granddad.
Keep all the awesome memories close to your hearts.
God Bless each of you.
Madge Oliver Ruff

   Bennie,   No doubt you will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing you. A friend to all. My prayers are with you all Susan,Benji and Family in this saddened time

When I think of my childhood, a lot of my memories include Bennie--playing restaurant and insisting that he eat the Play-Doh food; playing house (and he out did me by insisting that he had to go to "work"); riding on the back of his tricycle; and sliding down the hill of the playground on cardboard. I've thought of him often, and the world is a darker place without his presence.  Prissi Lumpkin Sullivan

The roads we travel build the memories of a lifetime. You my friend will always be at the top. Ride On.

Susan,i was sorry to hear of Benny's passing.I remember throwing horse shoes with him + Dean Smith + that whole bunch years ago.He was a huge man but he seemed so easy going.

Susan & Benjie, I worked in Cold Storage at B&W with Bennie. He was a great guy and a great friend. He will be truly missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Susan and Benjie, I wish I could be there to give you both a big hug. Our hearts are heavy but full of prayers for you and the family. We hope to see you soon! Love, Nanette, Scott and Aiden

Susan, Benjie and Family
I am so saddened to hear of Bennies passing. He was one of the nicest, kindest men i have ever known. Our friendship began many years ago through the CB radios and has continued on through the years, although we didn't see each other often I will truly miss the "Big Man" RIP Bennie and Godspeed!  Susan and Family you will continue to be in our Prayers!

Lizella won't be the same without you Benny. My heart goes out to you Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss

It is so hard to believe that i have lost my only brother. Even though we did not see each other very often. We were always connected by the love for each other. Ride that Harley brother you deserve it. LOVE GARY

Susan, I'm so sorry for your loss.Bennie was such a loving and kind man,and will always be remembered.May God give you strenght during this sad time.My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Freddy Sanders Hafley

Susan,Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Benjie and your grandchildren, right now your hearts are full of grief, But know that God's comforting hands are on all of you, cherish the many memories ya'll made together,

What a gentle giant this man truly was. His heart was solid gold and a friend through and through.  How lucky I was for having you as a friend.  I will miss you and the periodic calls checking on me.  You were my guardian angel here on earth and now in heaven.  God speed Bennie, and ride high on that mountain.  Your work on earth is done. I know you are with your mom and dad now and happy as a lark. Rest well my friend.  See you on the other side.

Sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.

I am truly saddened by your loss.  The family members are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Susan,
I was so sorry to read about Benny's passing.  He was such a jovial person and loved life.  Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan, Benjie & loving grand children....we are so sorry for your loss.  You are in our hearts and prayers - grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Again I can't tell you enough how sorry we are for his unexpecting passing.  I will be praying for brighter days to come and that you all get through this.  Love Ya.

My thoughts and Prayers are with the Riley family. I just reconnected with Benny in the last few years , we were friends in High School. I'll miss our lunch meetings and telephone conversations to discuss the reunion. God Speed my friend.

Susan and family,  I am so sorry to hear about Bennie.  Thinking about you'll.  You know he is at peace and was loved by all.

Susan and Benjie we will have you in our prayers daily for comfort during your loss of Bennie, cherish the many great memories of your lives together.

We are so sorry for your loss.  May God give you peace and comfort during this time and in the days ahead.

Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Bennie was a good man and going to be missed ....

I'm sorry to hear this of and old friend. Bennie, You will be missed but I will remember all the good old times we had when we where just kids. I know Boot's is at home at the gate waiting for you, he's ready to play ball again. My prayers are with your family now and my thoughts are of you on such a sad day. It's hard to lose old frinds I have a lot of old fun times running in my head now. So long my old friend,Play ball. My love to you, my childhood friend

Susan and Benjie,
I am very sorry and saddened by your loss. Bennie was a good man.
I remember how much fun we had in the good ole days. He taught Benjie how to be a good and big hearted man.
May you find peace and comfort  in God and the family and friends that loved and respected Bennie.

I love you Bennie ... one of the best men I was blessed to know.

To Bennie's family, I am so sorry to hear about Bennie.  I graduated from high school with him.  He was always one of the nice guys in school.  Always know you will be in my prayers.  Just lean on God and he will bring you through.

To the Riley family, I am so very sorry to read of Benny's death. We have known each other since the Bibb Tech High Scool days and was so looking forward to seeing him at the class reunion. We spoke several times and that was his whole talk. We will surely miss Benny. We all loved him very much. He was a fun guy to be around.

We are so sorry to hear of Bennie's passing. We will keep you all in our prayers that God gives you all strength to get thru the difficult days ahead. Cherish your memories!! May God bless you all!!

So sorry you have lost your husband.  It is very sad when we lose our loved ones, but they are in a better place now and we will get to see them again in the future.

Susan, Gary and family, I am so sad to hear about Benny. He was one of the good guys. May the Lord wrap you in his loving arms and give you comfort.

Susan you guys are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.  Bennie was a Great person and Loved by many.  He will surely be missed around Lizella... Hang on to all your great Memories and God will get you through this... RIP Bennie....  Jane & David Stubbs.

Susan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. I didnt know Bennie that well, but he seemed to be such a sincere sweet man. R.I.P. Bennie Riley...you will surely be missed!

R.I.P. my dear friend. You will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Susan and the family. Love you my brother.

Susan, I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Bennie was a one of a kind guy. Full of life and laughter. love, Robin (Cochran) Rushing

Bennie, words cannot ever touch what we feel when we lose our friends, and certainly not when we lose the one's that brought something to our lives. I am so thankful for your friendship. There was never a time when you spoke to me or saw me somewhere that you didn't ask about Lee and if we were doing alright, always concerned and ready to help someone without question. I know God is bringing you home because he needs another "Angel" to watch over all of us and you certainly earned your wings here on earth. We will miss you more than we know. Until another time my "Dear Friend". Love you Big Man !!!

Bennie , I will always remember how good you were to me each time we met up somewhere in Lizella... You will be surley miss around here... We will pray for Susan to find Strenght & Hope to get through this.. Mr.Ray, Lisa & I will miss you... God's Speed as you make your New Journey !!!!!

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Benjamin Austin Riley Sr.

3 October, 1952 – 11 January, 2013

Snow's Funerals and Cremations At Macon Memorial Park & Macon Memorial Park Cemetery

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