1960~2016
Don Riley was born June 10, 1960, at Dexter, Missour, to Kenneth and Mildred Riley and passed away November 6, 2016 at the age of 56.
Don was a resident of the Watonga community for 40 years where he worked as a heavy equipment operator for United States Gypsum. He attended Goddard High school in Roswell, New Mexico, and was retiring from 32 years at USG. Don loved his family, especially his two grandsons. He loved riding motorcycles, working on his Kay-Jan Salsa business. He was super social and had several close friendships he developed through the years.
He married Sharon Powers at Roman Nose Lodge on June 20, 1978.
He was preceded in death by his father; James Kenneth Riley
He is survived by his wife Sharon of the home in Watonga, OK. Two daughters: Kayla Abshire and husband Darren of Marlow, OK and Jandra Murray and husband Roy of Weatherford, OK. Two grandsons: Kaeden and Riley Abshire of Marlow, OK. Four brothers: Rodney Riley, Allen Riley, Randy Riley and Johnny Riley. One sister, Sandra Guzman and his Mother, Mildred Clevenger.
A celebration of life for Don will be held Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 11 A.M. at the Watonga American Legion by the family of Don Riley.