James “Jim” Allen Riley, 86, of Arbovale, WV, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV.
James was born June 13, 1938, in Arbovale, the youngest son of the late John William and Ada Varner Riley. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. As a young man, he was a construction worker and welder for various companies in Maryland and Pennsylvania. James worked for over 20 years as a truck driver for the West Virginia Department of Highways. He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren, loved his dogs, and enjoyed sharing and listening to stories. His friendship touched the lives of many, and his absence will be deeply felt by both family and friends.
James is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Alice “Louise” Riley (2022), and his eight siblings. This includes his brothers Joseph, John, Clinton, Ernest, and Harold, and his sisters Please Pierce, Patricia Nuckles, and Wilma McGuire.
He is survived by his daughter Susan Marie Tingler and husband Wendell of Elkins, WV, son Timothy William Riley and Kathleen of Springs, PA, son Robert Allen Riley of Arbovale, and son Stephen Lee Riley and wife Terri of Midlothian, VA; granddaughters Jenna and Samantha Riley, grandsons Zeshaan Bhatti, Taimoor Bhatti, Connor, Justin, and Luke Riley.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 28, at 2 p.m. at the Arbovale Cemetery Annex by Pastor David Rittenhouse. Pocahontas County Veterans Honor Corp will be presenting military rites.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the Arbovale United Methodist Church.
