To Terry's family, I am so sorry for your loss of this amazing man! I can't thank him enough for taking care of my kids Makayla and Jordan while they were stationed in Oklahoma. It helped this momma's heart knowing they had someone to help them when I couldn't be there. It was a total joy for us to have him at our home for a few days just before Thanksgiving.  He was so excited to be heading to Pennsylvania to go hunting with his brothers and spend time with family.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

My Pappy...love you much....From a baby, you provided me with Comforting words, The silliest riddles and Endless knowledge, that of which I didn't get enough of...Even in the darkest times, you could still get a smile on my face.
Still can't believe it. 
Rest in the Purest Peace Pappy.


Thank you for nearly 21 years of our life together.  Through all the highs and all the lows.  I will always love you.  Your race is finally won and you are Home... free at last...
See you soon! ❤️

Everyone loved Terry, Besides one person, Terry had a few nicknames for him but one of them was “chin nuts”.  But Terry had a heart of gold! He would literally give his his shirt off of his back if someone really needed it. And everytime Terry seen a baby or a kid he had to stop and admire the baby or the kid. And samething goes with the dogs at the apartment complex.  But this video above he was helping my daughter walk 

Terry was extremely happy that he made the stop in Ohio to meet my other daughter Tillie! Before he headed to PA to spend time with his family and go hunting with his brothers. Terry always talked about how they always went hunting and telling me stories. 

Terry, as big brothers go, you were pretty good! I looked forward to our birthday calls, your visits and all the pictures of your adventures. Thank you for spending time getting to know my kids, they loved you dearly. I'm happy we got to spend time together and build a good relationship. I'll miss all the location 
checking and calls to see where we were going. Rest easy my big brother, no more worries.

Love you,
Julie ❤️

Terry I'll miss getting together with you. Our trips will not be the same without you. Glad we spent what time we had while we could. Miss you brother.


I got to know Terry two years ago when he spent some time with Neil and I in Florida. It made Neil happy to spend time with his older brother. Terry always had a story to share. He made me laugh. The annual hunting trip will never be the same. Terry’s sisters Karen and Julie and brothers Neil and Danny will have an empty spot in their heart. RIP 🙏💔

Mr. Terrence J. Riley lived a wonderful life, but still the loss of him is very hard to deal with.  We don't know what to say.  We can't understand exactly how you feel, but God does and will keep raising you up.  We hope that our prayers will help a little.   May God sustain you at this time of such great loss.  Now, let's search the Bible for a scripture that will help give your family the hope and comfort that they need.   One will read like this.  "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.  The former things have passed away."  Revelation 21:4

Terry and I met two years ago, and hit it off as good friends. We ate together went to south Dakota together,what a great trip that was. He was a great guy to say the least he told me of his travels and family he had back home. He loved his family dearly.  He became my best friend. We went everywhere together. I loved him so much.  He will be missed by many and leaving holes in our hearts.  I was blessed in my life to know him may he rest in peace. 

I met Terry the summer of 2020 when he moved to Lawton where me and my husband was stationed at. He was such a great guy, he always smiled, joke around, loved exploring Lawton every chance he got. He consider me and my daughter family. We were always exploring going to the park and etc. He enjoyed watching Skylee and hanging out with her. When he told us he was gonna do the RV life we made a shirt for him so he can have to remember us! Whenever he would come visit he thought Skylee would forget him but surely she didn’t. When he visited the first she knew who he was because she goes “Hi Papi” and Terry had the biggest smile ever! Terry came up to Ohio for her second birthday and surprised her and she was a happy baby seeing him! 
I still can’t wrapped my head around that he is gone. But I’m sending all my love and prayers to friends and family’s 

Terry was so very special to me. 
He called me Bopshie (polish for good woman or mother)
He contacted me each day or I him. Either a text or phone call. 
On his visits home he brought me special gems he would find. Or buy for me. 
But his visits were better than anything else. 
He treated me with Love and respect. 
I have many fond memories of  Terry. 

My condolences to his sisters,brothers,daughters and grandchildren. He loved you all dearly. 

Terry with his sister Karen and cousin Marie. The Riley’s lived across the street from my family the Adair’s on Indiana Ave and we were like family. His sister Nancy was my best friend and the reason I chose to be a nurse. Their family and mine grew up together and to this day remain friends. I remember Terry and his brothers always tinkering with a car. Their father Jack was the kindest man I ever knew. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Eileen Adair

OBITUARY

Terrence J Riley

15 May, 1953 – 26 January, 2023

Parker Funeral Home

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