James Riley Hairsine

A young man who never met a stranger and, on most days, had a beautiful smile - he could be grumpy, if you know you know. He loved his family, his friends, and riding his motorcycle. From the time he could walk he was always doing something wild, from jumping ramps and riding wheelies on his favorite green bicycle, riding his pit bike around the neighborhood, jumping wake on a jet ski or driving around the bass boat and then he was out causing chaos on his motorcycle. A great fishing partner to his Dad and Grandfather, Riley loved showing out his skills catching bass in Chickamauga Lake. He was a great big brother to Theo, a beautiful first born to Hanna, and a great son to Ralph. He had a goofy spirit that made him impossible not to love. He rode with the wind at his back and a grin on his face that said he was exactly where he wanted to be. He loved deeply and those who knew him best knew they were loved. He will be greatly missed by all, in ways that words cannot be expressed.

He is survived by his parents, Ralph and Hanna, his brother, Theo, his grandparents, Ralph and Jennifer, grandmother, Mary Bishop, his aunt and uncle, Cassidy and Kacy Carpenter, his aunt, Jaclyn Bishop, and his cousins, Heidi and Marlee Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, James Bishop, who he was named after.

Special mention of friends Chloe Beaty, Korey Pell, Noah Snyder and Collin Le and the many others who touched his heart and ours.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 20th from 4:00-6:00 pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, Hixson with a Celebration of Life at 6:00 pm.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com