Ricky Jim Riley, age 65, passed away on December 2, 2025.

Ricky Jim Riley, 65, of Lead Hill, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 2, 2025.  He was born on August 2, 1960, at the University Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Allen and Lyvern (Hanna) Riley.

Ricky attended school in Olney, Oklahoma until he was 13 years old, then his family moved to Arkansas.  They lived up Black Bear Mountain, down in “the valley”.  Ricky married and had 2 children, Jason and Julie, later Ricky divorced and remarried gaining 2 additional children, he adopted both Victor and Damaris.  He raised all 4 kids; they all married and have given Ricky 10 beautiful grandchildren. 

Ricky enjoyed fishing, hunting and raising his chickens. He was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord and always prayed and read his bible.  Ricky was a member of the House of Prayer in South Lead Hill. Ricky is preceded in death by his father Allen Riley and several siblings.  He is survived by his mother Lyvern Riley, his four children and grandchildren, also he leaves behind many other family members and friends.
Ricky will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.  

The service was held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 2:00PM, at the House of Prayer in South Lead Hill.  Interment followed the service at Enon Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Dwayne Richardson. Pallbearers are Jim Riley, Bobby Riley, Jason Riley, Steve Richardson, Brian Lemons and Justine Richardson.  

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Diamond State Cremation located in Lead Hill, Arkansas. 

Condolences may be left at www.DiamondStateCremation.com