Edward Wayne Risley

Edward Wayne Risley, 55, made his last rite of passage at 9:23a.m. on Monday August 22, 2016. He was born in Billings, MT on December 13, 1960 to Robert W. Risley and Carolyn L. (Kestner Risley) Turner. Edward graduated from Santa Rita High School in Tucson, AZ in May of 1979. Immediately after graduation he took a job at a fast food restaurant in Tucson. He then moved to Spokane, WA where he continued working fast food. After deciding to move to Abilene he started working for Taco Bueno where he worked for 22 1/2 years. He was a very devoted employee which allowed for his advancement from line to manager.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Turner; great nephew, Tristan Whitlock; father and stepmother, Robert and Catherine Risley; and half-sister, Robin House. Survivors include his stepfather, Denny Turner; three sisters, Deborah A. Werner and husband, Richard, Cynthia A. Carter and husband, Kenneth, Pamela K. Whitlock and husband, Herbert; a brother, Robert W. Risley and wife, Barbara; half-sister, Kimberlee Arrotta and husband, Randy; half-brother, Donald Risley; seventeen nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Ed loved and was loved by the many friends he made over the years. Even though the immediate family was spread across the United States and beyond, he treasured the time he could spend with them, but especially his nieces and nephews. His sudden passing has been a shock to everyone, robbing us of a chance to say goodbye. He will be truly missed by all.

There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Friday August 26, 2016 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St. Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church at 3100 Barrow St., Abilene, TX 79605. You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhome.com