Billy "Bill" Huston Riley

Mr. Billy “Bill” Huston Riley, age 89, of Shepherdsville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Bill was born in Clermont, KY on December 11, 1933 to the late Arthur and Clara Riley.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandpa & great-grandpa. He enjoyed playing his guitar and driving his grandbabies around the block. He retired as a talented contractor, builder, and concrete finisher. More recently, he loved his job and fellow employees at Home Depot where he was given the treasured name, Million Dollar Bill. He was a spiritual man who loved the Lord. Bill’s humor and witty personality was contagious to everyone he met.

In addition to his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Don Wooldridge preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 67 years, Helen Riley; daughters, Kathy Merrifield (Frank) and Karen Quesenberry (Timmy); grandchildren, Billy Willis (Heather), Katie Haire (Luke), Aaron Quesenberry (Brianne), Nathan Quesenberry (Hannah); great-grandchildren, Kruze Cundiff, David Haire, Hudson Haire, Oakley Haire, Ryan Kate Haire, Hadley Hardin, Colt Quesenberry, Remi Quesenberry and Jaxson Vaughn and a host of other dear family and friends.

Family and friends may gather from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Schoppenhorst, Underwood and Brooks Funeral Home (Preston Hwy. at Brooks Rd.) with procession to follow for his graveside service and burial  at Resthaven Memorial Park.