Ricky Lynn Riley was born October 12, 1946, in Pawnee, Oklahoma to
Melvin Vester Riley and Phyllis Jean (McIntosh) Riley and passed from this

life on March 14, 2026, at his home in Weleetka.

Ricky moved as a child with his family to Riverside, California. He
attended school there where he excelled in sports and lettered three years
in track and field and baseball. Following his graduation from Rubidoux
High School he was offered the opportunity to play professional baseball as
a pitcher, but he returned to Oklahoma instead in the 1960s.
He worked some five years for Dayton Tire in Oklahoma City and then
became a painter where he worked on several construction sites across the

state.

He made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ on March 27, 2024

Ricky loved fishing and sports. He was an avid OU football fan but
enjoyed all sports, especially baseball. He was also an accomplished pool

player and competed in several tournaments.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kendall Dean Riley

and Lee Wayne Riley.

Survivors include 4 children, Bobby Joel Johnson of Dill City, Chris Skadal
of Edmond, and Mickie Johnson and Jimmy Wayne Riley, both of
Weleetka; a brother Jim Riley of Alma, Arkansas; 2 grandsons, Trucky Joel
Johnson and Shane Scott Harley; along with several nieces, nephews,

other relatives, and many friends.

A memorial service for Ricky Riley will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM at the Assembly of God Church in Weleetka.