Charles Andrew Riley Jr. (Football, BOOM, Jr, Charlie Riley, Chucky, Big Bro, Papa and CIC !) was born in Gary, In on July 24th 1955 as the oldest son of Charles Andrew Riley and Harriet Gay. Charles Jr. joined the Party in the Boom Room with His mom Harriet, dad; Charles and sister Gwendolyn Reynolds.
He graduated from Westside High School in 1973 then went on to join the air force the fall of 74’.
After he finished serving our country Football took the party to Atlanta shortly after. He lived in Gary, Indiana for most of his life where he worked at Inland Steel for 14 years. Charles finally settled in Dallas, Texas where he was a forklift operator at Cenveo.
His passions were dancing, entertaining, playing cards, innovating, working on cars and most importantly teaching others how to love and enjoy life to the fullest.
Keeping the Celebration of life going he left behind the love of his life Pamela. Two daughters; CaVonna (Sharrod) of Atlanta Georgia; Janae (Floyd) of Gary, Indiana. Five sisters Phyllis, Charlene(Walter) Ballard, Juanita (Frank) Murphy, Beverly (Timothy) Greer, Yolanda (Londell) Railey. Three brothers Kenneth Riley, Karl Riley and Latroy Riley. 4 grandchildren Ajahla, Tulah, Satori and Maximus Jefferson. Four Aunties Nelly Riley, Princella Couisnard, Charlene (Rome) Andrews and Claudia Woods. A Hosts of Nieces, Nephews and special friends.
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