William Roy Risley Obituary
The world bids farewell to William Roy Risley of Memphis, Tennessee, born in New York, New York, departing on August 3, 2024 at the age of 82. William Roy leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Roy Risley to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William Roy may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harriet Bisbee and Edward Plunkett Risley; and his sister Mary Risley. He is survived by: his wife Diane Risley (Klemm); his daughters, Kristin Risley (Frode Larsen) and Amy Risley (Joseph Jansen); his grandchildren, Sophia and Theodore Jansen; and his brothers, Edward and Robert Risley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Church Health of Memphis, Habitat for Humanity, or the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. https://churchhealth.org https://www.habitat.org https://arboretum.wisc.edu.
