Alvernia was a Baptist and confessed his hope and belief in Jesus Christ at an early age. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed his quiet time watching television and being with his family.
In addition to his parents he was also proceeded in death by four brothers, Leslie, L.C., Charlie Lee and Tyree Riley; one sister, Ida Mae Binns; one daughter, Letha Riley; two sisters-in-law, two nephews and one niece.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 48 years, Atlean Daniels Riley; three sons, Melvin (Jamie) Riley of Monticello, Alvin Lee Riley of Lacey and Fred Williams of Marianna; one daughter, Angela (Maurice) Evans of Montrose; one brother, Esley Riley of Monticello; eleven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother-in-law, Eula Mae Daniels; two sisters-in-law, Willie Jean Sawyer and Lisa (Harold) Bell; three brothers-in-law, John (Deborah) Daniels, James Daniels and Damon Daniels.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 16, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Marianne Veasey
Monticello, AR Friday, February 16, 2018 Family I'm so sorry for the lost of a great man. He may be gone but will not be forgotten. I pray for the family to staystrong.May God keep his arms around the family.Marianne Veasey
Monticello, AR Friday, February 16, 2018 Family I'm so sorry for you"'ll lost but God makes no mistake. You"'ll are in my prays. Love you"'ll much.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 14, 2018 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the difficult days ahead. Heaven gained an angel & he will be missed.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, & Jared
Sarah Alice Spencer
Lacey, AR Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Deepest sympathy and prayers for the family.Ana Oakes
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 13, 2018 atlean and To the boys i am so sorry for your loss he Will be misshe was a good man and a father To every one that knew him i Will be forever greatful that i knew him ever since i was réal small
Lisa Flemister
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Mrs Atlean - me, Dr Fakouri, and other nurses are so sorry for your loss. Me Riley was a wonderful man, husband. And dad. You are your family are in our prayersJustus Hudspeth
Huntsville, AL Tuesday, February 13, 2018 May the family be blessed during the family loss of theirLove one.
Dr. Fakouri and Nurses
, AR Tuesday, February 13, 2018 We are thinking and praying for you all.