Billy Ray Riley

Uncle Billy -
It's been a little over a month now and I still can't believe you are gone. I love you more than you will ever know. You were a VERY SPECIAL uncle to me. I loved, and will never forget, how you did everything with an extremely deep passion for it. I won't forget the time you taught me to play baseball or the time you let me drive your truck - the Thanksgiving holidays that our family all got together for - the crazy jokes - the hilarious stories of your childhood that you told all of us. Thanks so much for being a great uncle! I love you so much!

Billy # 05 , I have had lots of great friends in my life time, but I truely consider Billy as my best friend out of all.The things we had in common, and the way we got along, always made our friendship easy. A couple of memories were, our National Championship & All American tophies we recieved in Indiana, and our honey hole on Sabine lake, where we could always caught big(28") trout in march.And our great golf matches @ eagle point with pete B. & Carla H. I think about you on a daily basis, and probably will along with your family for a long time to come. Rest In Peace # 05 Mack #25

Billy: You know I always loved you! I will miss calling you every year on June 23rd on your birthday. You also knew I was your favorite sister. I enjoyed the visits we had when coming to visit and all out trips to Casa 'Ole. You will always have a special place in my heart! I miss you so much.

I grew up next door to Coda in Port Neches on Ave. B. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Your brother favors you so much Coda. What a terrible and tragic loss for your family. I'm praying for you.

Lisa, Richard and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I went to H-F with Billy and remember the fun, jokes and silliness of childhood. As an adult he was a true gentleman. He always had a beautiful smile to match his personality. You, his children and friends are in my prayers. God bless and keep you.
Sincerely,
Laura Webb Burns

To the family of Billy. I worked with Billy sister Lisa Smith for years. She loved herself some Billy. I know that they had a good relationship because he was the talk of her life every week. I knew Billy before I met him because of the things that Lisa had said about him. She prayed for him and the family. Het talk of him was good. He was a good person and love to have fun and live life. I am glad that I cross path with the Riley family. And when I heard of the passing of Billy, my heart went out to Lisa and the family. I knew that the love and relationship that this family share is deep. My prayers is wilth you all always. This memory of Billy will always be on your minds. But faith, trust and hope in God will get you through. God bless you all. Shirley,Terry,Sharika and Jr Williams love Lisa and Family forever. You all and we be apart of our family always. Keep the spirit and laughing flowing like Billy would want you too. Contuine to support and love one another. If i can help and do anything please let me know. Take care.

I am sorry for your loss.

Sorry for your loss. Billy was a sweet young man, and very loving. I attended Hamshire-Fannett ISD with him. May God be with you and your family in this tradgic moment. He is now an Angel in heaven watching over his family. God Bless You and Give you comfort.

I remember Billy growing up in church. I always thought he was a good kid. Always had a smile on his face and was a good natured boy. May God be with you all in this difficult time.

I have very fond memories of Billy as a child. He grew up next door to me. He was always willing to play any backyard sports there was. My deepest sympathies go out to the Riley family.

Billy was a true friend in every sense of the word true. I will miss him every day. He truley loved his family and children first and foremost and treated his friends like family as well. I feel blessed to have had him in my life. My prayers are with you all his family and friends.

We are so sorry for your loss; our deepest sympathy and sincerest prayers are with you during this diffucult time.

God Speed Billy! Billy was a great inspiration to me. I remember when he used to volunteer his time the H-F Baseball program from 1992-1994. We were thankful for his dedication! He is a great person and will be missed!

Billy, you truly were my best friend. We went through so much together and our views on how to live life were sometimes different, but you died as you lived, w/o any regrets and doing something you loved, and for that I respect and admire you. You've caused me to reanalyze my life and purpose on earth, I'm being so nice to everyone and having a lot of patience w/ those around me, and you know what...I feel so good at the end of the day now. You really knew what you were talking about. I lost a family member Thursday, but I gained a whole bunch more during this tragic time. They say the mark of a man is the legacy he left here on earth, and judging by the turnout at the visitation and funeral, and all the messages on here and the softball website, you definitely made your mark. Great father, great son, great brother, great friend, great athlete...enough said. If I can have half those "greats" when my time comes, I'll be truly blessed. We will all miss you and never forget you. #5 will always be in our hearts and minds.

Billy was truly a one of a kind. Our lives crossed paths many years ago and he was one of those people you would never forget. I will especially remember him as the greatest dancer ever. He could lead anyone out on the dance floor and I am sure he is dancing in heaven. My deepest sympathy goes out to his children. I will keep you in my prayers and just remember that you had a wonderful dad that no one will ever forget.

Tessa, Richard, Lisa & Coda,
My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. God is always in your corner at a time like this - and so am I.

Love you all,
Annette

Richard and Tessa,

I remember Billy, as well as Richard Jr, Lisa and Cody when we lived two doors down from you all on Buffalo Street. Tessa, you would call me to babysit them from time to time. I remember Billy as a sweet toddler that loved for me to hold him. Richard Sr, Rick remembers the fishing trips with you from time to time. Rick, Terri and I are so sorry for your loss and remember you all fondly.
Jan Gamble Woddail

To His Mom and Family
my girls and I are very sorry for your lose. We loved Billy, we will miss him so much.

Billy, from the moment you entered lives you were able to impact them...including each of ours. We will miss your quirky smile and genuine friendship. You once told us that you cannot let fear stop you from living your life; that you have to live for the moment because you never know when your time is up. You definitely lived in the moment- without fear! You will be deeply missed, but the "Riley Factor" will forever be in our memories! We love you!!

I will treasure the fond memories of Billy from growing up together in the same church. He always had a twinkle in his eye and a big smile. Love and prayers to Billy's family during this time. God bless and be with all of you.

I have very fond memories of seeing Billy out and shaking his hand to say hello and he always had a smile on his face. I am proud to have had the opportunity to know him and am truly saddened at this loss. Our deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Billy from our family.

Frankie Randazzo

We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.

I am very sorry for your loss.

It was an honor to meet and play softball with Billy. He played with sportsmanship no matter what team he played for and always made the game fun. My friend you will be dearly missed and may God bless your family.

Coda, Richard and Family

Just wanted say how sorry I am to hear about Billy. I have great memories of him and with you and will pray that your grief will be relieved knowing he is in such a great place wating on you. May God Bless you all...My sympathies...

Dana

We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dianne Bush Jurek and Family

You may be gone, but never forgotten..
My prayers are with you and your family.
We will meet again some day
yancey

I meet Billy thru his Brother Richard. Billy was always upbeat with a smile on his face. May the family find peace in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

You will be missed in the community and out on the ball field, We are sorry for your lose.

one of kind will be missed

Tessa and Richard, the children and I are so saddened by Billy's death. We will always remember Billy as a sweet and caring person. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, and he will always be watching over you from heaven.

- Debbie, Dustin, and Haley

Billy was such a sweet guy. Each and every time I saw him he had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Brenda Waldrep Smith

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Melissa Stagg

Billy was a great and loyal friend to Joey for the past several years as they shared a love of sports (especially softball) and always looked out for each other. Billy was like a 3rd grandson to my mom and he knew he was always welcome at her home anytime - day or night. Words cannot express how his loss will affect our family! May God bless his children and keep his memory forever in their hearts.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

We are sorry for your loss and all of you are in our prayers.

Billy,
I will miss seeing you out at the fields and having you as a friend for all these years. My heart goes out to your family. You always had a smile on your face and made playing ball with you fun. To everyone in Billy's family if you need anything from any of the guys he played with over the years just let us know. We will be there for you.

Billy, keep hitting them straight and long, and remind all those around you how straight and long you are, I will miss your smile and smack.
My heart goes out to your family during this trying time.
God Bless You

My deepest regards to all of his family

I am grateful that our paths crossed. Billy was one of a kind. He rarely spoke negatively of anyone and usually wore a smile on his face. Always upbeat with a positive outlook, Billy lived life to the fullest. The times we spent together burning pallets by the pond, the battles on the softball fields, or just some of the conversations we had over the years, bring a smile to my face as I reflect. Those are the memories I will cherish forever. You will be missed sorely my friend, but never forgotten. I look forward to the day our paths cross again. Godspeed Billy Riley.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Riley Family during this difficult time.

Billy was a great guy. I had played ball with him several years ago and we remain friends. If there is anything i can do please let me know.

I am sorry for your tragedy
Steve Hall

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!

Tessa:
We are truly sorry to hear the tragic news about Billy. We know you will miss him dearly. Please know that you are in our thoughts.

Rhonda Carroll Orta
Pam Carroll Knapp

We will miss you Billy. Our prayers go out to the family.

I knew Billy back around 1989 (many years ago)and he was always such a super nice guy. I can still picture him riding around in his black Grand Am and polishing it all up to cruise around in. I know someone as sweet as he was had to have touched many lives in a positive way. I will hold his children and other family and friends in my prayers and pray that God will get everyone through his tragic, untimely death.

You will be truly missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

So sorry to hear about the accident wanted to let you all know that our prayers are with you all.Love & Prayers from the Dixson Family. Billy will be truly missed.God Bless.

I remember Billy as we were growing up in Fannett. We rode the bus many many times together on Burrell Wingate Road. He will truly be missed.

Billy is greatly missed He will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

Your family is in my prayers.

All of us at Beaty Insurance Agency extends our deepest sympathy to the family. We have you in our prayers.

My prayers are with the family of Billy. I had the pleasure of going to school with billy he was good friend and will greatly be missed...
Pam

We were so sorry to hear about Billy's death. Scooter thoroughly enjoyed playing golf with him on a weekly basis. He was such a joy to be around and was always full of life! Our prayers are with his family, especially his beautiful children. His memory will live on in them. May God bring you peace at this difficult time.

Charlene & Scooter Bourque
Lumberton, TX

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

RIP Billy.... Your wit and confidence will be missed. I will miss teeing it up with you, the golf game will not be the same with out you.

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends.

We are sorry for your loss & will be praying for your families. May the Lord strengthen & comfort you during this time like only He can!!!!

Nick & Leslie (Coffman) McKinnon

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Tessa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.

Sorry for your loss. Jerry worked with Billy at Gulfco years ago and he was a very nice person. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

I went to high school with Billy and played many softball games with him over the last 20 years. He was always a joy to be around. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Billy,

You always said "lets tee it up sometime". I am deeply sorry that we were never able to do so, but I am sure the courses you are playing now are beyond words and anyone's greatest imagination. Drop a Pro V1 in the rack for me and until that time comes keep the course records within reach.

d.g.

Richard and family,

I am saddened to hear about your brother. Please accept my deepest sympathy. If I can help in any way please let me know.

We are so sorry for your loss, Billy was a great guy and a great friend. His passing is filled with great sorrow and his life was lost too soon. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

" GOODBYE MY FRIEND, WE'LL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN."

Curtis Day & Misty Richardson

Billy will be greatly missed. He was a good and loyal friend to many of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Billy's family and especially his daughters.

Billy was a great guy and will be deeply missed. He always had a smile on his face and could always put one on yours. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

To the Riley Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Billy during our younger years when me and some friends would go and hang out at their house in Fannett with his sister Lisa. he was always such a sweet guy. I know you will all miss him. We will keep you in our prayers just remember "To everything there is a Reason" Marilyn

I am so sorry to hear about Billy. I graduated with him in '88. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.

I miss you my friend. Thanks for teaching a little boy how to play baseball thirty years ago. I'll never forget you. May your family find peace in your memory.

Lot's of good times had through-out the years, that I'll always remember.....Another passion was SOFTBALL, and we all had fun.

Our thought's and prayers are with the family and friends, Godspeed....

Billy, you were a good friend to my brother and my family. My heart and prayers go out to your family. You lived life to the fullest and were a honest man. God Bless.

Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to all of Billy's family and friends. Billy was such a great freind, he will be missed.

We are going to miss you....so you got there before me...you were always so competitive.....save me a seat on the bench bro.....love ya.....you will be missed here.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

I am so sorry for everyones loss.... My prayers are with all of the family and friends... If I can do anything please do not hesitate to let me know.

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Billy will be truly missed.