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Saturday, October 31, 2015

David Riley

David Lee Riley of Raeford died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the age of 53.

He was born in Cumberland County on February 12, 1962 to John William Riley and Jesse Tew Riley. He was a loving husband, father, and friend to all that knew him. An avid bow hunter and outdoorsman, he impacted many people during his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alvin Riley.

 He is survived by his wife, Anita Sampson Riley; his daughter, Emily Paige Riley; his sons, Ethan Hoyt Riley, all of Raeford, and Daniel Lee Riley of Fayetteville; his father, John William Riley, Sr. of Davis Bridge; his mother, Jesse Tew Riley of Raeford; his sister, Lynn Riley Carson (Lewis) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his brother, John William Riley, Jr (Jan) of Davis Bridge; his grandchildren, Hannah and Noah; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family will receive friends between 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford.

The funeral will begin at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church, 379 W. Palmer Ave, Raeford, NC with military honors following the service.