McKinley Riley Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of McKinley Riley Jr. of Lafollette, Tennessee, who passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 54, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As McKinley departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved McKinley. Though McKinley may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his father McKinley Riley Sr.; and his brother Jeff Miller. He is survived by: his wife Leslie Ross; his mother Betty Miller; his son Cameron Ross; his brothers, Michael Riley (April), Sammy Riley (Tammy) and Jimmy Riley (Chasity); his aunt Bonnie Morgan; and his granddaughters, Mariana Ross and Talia Isley.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Buchanan Funeral Home (115 N 2nd St, Austin, IN 47102). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
