Henry B. Riley

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Henry B. Riley, 86, a resident of Wabash Christian Center in Carmi, but longtime resident of Ridgway, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, in Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Ind.

Henry was born in Ridgway on Sept. 3, 1924, to the late Hubert and Madeline Riley. He was married to the former Ruby Endicott, who preceded him in death in 2000.

Henry served his country in World War II in the Army. He had been a member of the Ridgway American Legion and VFW.

Henry attended the Ridgway First Baptist Church. Most people will remember him from working many years at the Ridgway Lumber Co. and Omaha Lumber Co. He also worked many years at the Ridgway Popcorn Plant. He was a good husband, father and friend. Henry will be missed by the community.

He is survived by two sons, Robert (Dawn) Riley of Ridgway and Ronnie Riley of Ridgway; one daughter, Joanna Ward of Cambria; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters.

Visitation for Henry will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Ridgway. Funeral services for Henry will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011, at the Cox and Son Funeral Home in Ridgway with the Rev. Rob Gallion officiating. Interment will follow at the Jackson Cemetery with military rites by the Ridgway American Legion and VFW.

You may leave a note of comfort to the family at the Internet site www.coxandson.com.