Hi, My name is Byron Keith Riley. I was born June 15th, 1969, in Racine, Wisconsin to Wilma King and the late Leon Riley.

I received my formal education in the Racine Unified School District. I accepted Christ at an early age in which I was baptized and became a member of Greater Mount Eagle Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Reverend Charles E. Thornhill.

I was employed at JRS Distribution Co. for many years before my health began to decline. In my freetime, I would play dominos with my friends and family. You could catch me at any mall shopping, listening to music, and watching my beloved New Orleans Saints.

I departed this life on April 9th, 2024, in Racine, Wisconsin at Ascension All Saints Hospital surrounded by my loving, supportive family. I was preceded in death by my father; Leon Riley, son; Andre Riley, sisters; Deborah Riley and Lois Howze, brothers; Derwin King, Eric Riley, and Charles Robertson, and a few other loved ones (too many to name).

I leave to cherish my memories: My loving mother, Wilma King. My bonus father, Lonnie Ferrell. My devoted endless companion, Artesia Ward. My children; Edward Ward,  Devone McWhorter, Alicia Ward, and Jermaine Riley. My siblings; Kaundlen Anderson, Cathanetia Riley, Gwendolyn Riley, and Donnie Harris. My grandchildren; Ameria Sillas, Brandon Hood Jr., Syncere Hood, August Hood, and Loyal Hood. My extended family; Roberta Robertson and Ronald (Miranda) Robertson. My auntie, Mary V. Hattix. Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends (too many to name).

Service Details

Homegoing Service for Byron will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00AM with Dr. Charles C. Jones, Officiant. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00AM until the time of service.