William "Hank" H. Riley

William Henry “Hank” Riley, 56, was taken from us – tragically and without warning – on the morning of New Year’s Eve 2022, in Cartersville, Georgia. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to so many; we are lost without him.

Hank was born on Yokota Air Force Base in Tachikawa, Japan, on Christmas Eve in 1966, to parents Bill and Tina (both deceased). From there, the Riley family moved to North Dakota, Montana and South Carolina, eventually settling in and around Tallahassee, Florida.

The quintessential family man, Hank was a diehard fan of FSU football and a lifelong hunter and camper. He loved this country, and he intended on visiting as many national parks as possible. He was a craftsman who enjoyed home building projects and spending time with his wife, kids and extended family, playing games and watching movies.

Hank was well-respected at work and led a successful career as General Services Manager with the Florida Office of the Attorney General. He was just a few years shy of retirement.

A selfless person, Hank was always there whenever anyone needed help.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; his daughter, Erin (AJ Towery); his son, Jacob (Kaira Gordon); his stepson, Will Shepherd (Steven Vodicska); and siblings, Kim Faulk, Steve Riley (Paula), Donna Cross (Donald Scott), Jeri Faulkner (Danny), Clint Riley; and sister-in-law, Sharon Bevis (Jerry). Hank leaves behind 30 nieces and nephews.

This bewildering loss has left us, his family and his friends, in immeasurable agony. But the memory of his generosity, his infectious laugh and his unconditional love will continue to live through all who will miss him.

"Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." - John Wayne

A visitation service is 1:00 PM, Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Abbey Funeral Home, 4037 N. Monroe Street in Tallahassee, Florida. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM, with interment following in Tallahassee Memory Gardens, Garden of the Last Supper.

The online guestbook and live stream service can be found at www.abbeyfh.com.