Riley has been working in the funeral industry since 1979, becoming licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service as a funeral director in 2014. He began his career with Ott & Lee as a set up man, advancing in 1986 to the position of burial insurance agent. Riley left the funeral industry for several years to pursue other interests. During this time, it became clear to him that he had a passion for funeral service and serving families. He joined his Ott & Lee family again in 2018.



Riley and his wife, Rebecca, have made their home in the Cooperville Community for the last 25 years. They have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Riley serves on the Board of Deacons of Springfield Baptist Church, is a member of the Lion’s Club and in his spare time, loves to work in his yard.

“It is my prayer that my faith and the dedication I have for serving others brings comfort to the families I serve.”