Warren C. Riley

Marion- WARREN CHARLES RILEY, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 11:15am on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Marion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Warren was born in Hurst on April 1, 1923, the son of Charlie and Lula Riley.  He worked most of his life as a coal miner. Survivors include his son- Ronald Lee and Rose Riley of Marion Daughter- Darla and Willard Strain of West Frankfort Daughter- Lynda Orlandini of Royalton Grandchildren- Terry Haynes of Texas Kimberly Sharkey of Marion Deanna Smith of Belleville Holly Filkins of West Frankfort Jeremy Strain of West Frankfort Jason Strain of Tennessee Amanda Ruggeri of Herrin Devon Motsinger of Australia Twelve Great Grandchildren Three Great Great Grandchildren Brother- Theron and Sue Scott of Bush   He was preceded in death by his parents, son- Dennis Riley, brother- Tommy Scott, two sisters- Charlotte Shelby and Margie Wilson, and his granddaughter- Denna Strain. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Marion Rehab and Passages Hospice . Your wonderful care and compassion is greatly appreciated. As per Warren’s wishes, he will be cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Miner’s Cemetery in Royalton with Rev. Don Colson officiating.  Family and friends are asked to gather directly at the cemetery.  Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with memorial arrangements. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Marion Rehab or Passages Hospice. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home; 201 S 13^th Street; Herrin, IL 62948.  For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com