Billy E. Riley Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 25, 2025, at the age of 92, Billy E. Riley in Gainesville, Texas passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy E. Riley to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Billy had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Billy may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, James, Roy of Gruver, Texas and Margaret Sparkman of Pampa, Texas.. He is survived by: his wife Sherley Bacon; his children, Bradley (Regina) of Fort Worth and Nicole Biller (Steven) of Whitesboro; his grandchildren, Olivia Riley and Seth Biller; and his sister Kathryn Hunter of Gainesville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Noah's Ark Animal Shelter, 2501 North Weaver Street, Gainesville, Texas 76240 or Hibbitt Cemetery: Karen Shauf 1701 E FM 922, Valley View, Texas 76272.