Ira Riley Jr.

December 3, 1943 ~ April 6, 2021 (age 77)

In the early morning hours of April 6, 2021, Ira Altz Riley Jr. went home to his heavenly father at the age of 77. He was born in Nashville on December 3, 1943 to the late Ira Altz and Dollie Hickerson Riley.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Sonia Denise Riley; a son, Eric Lee Riley; brother, Denby Riley; sister, Minnie Lee Cotham; and his first wife, Mrs. Ernestine Holt Riley. Ira was a devoted Christian and looked forward to Sunday Service at Flatrock Church of Christ in Hohenwald.

After graduating high school, Mr. Riley enlisted in the United States Navy to serve and protect his country. On July 30, 2016 he married Ms. Florine and they spent their days together soaking in every moment and making lasting memories.

Ira enjoyed spending time with family watching ball games and traveling. He had an immeasurable love for collecting and working on old cars in his free time.

Along with his wife Florine, Mr. Riley is survived by his children, Chad (Shannon) Riley, Tammy Hankins (Travis McKissack), and Greg (Mel) Hankins; a brother, David (Linda) Riley; ten grandchildren, Blake (Monica) Riley, Austin (Ryleigh) Riley, Trent Riley, Kaylan Weatherly, Jace Riley, Bryan Young, Meagan (Josh) Arledge, India Hankins, Garrett (Jennifer) Carroll, and Zac (Alex) Carroll; and six great-grandchildren, Gia Mason, James Lawson Kelly, Greyson Riley, Hunter Arledge, Caleb Carroll, and Taylor Arledge.

Visitation with family and friends was held Thursday, April 8th at Flat Rock Church of Christ from 5:00-8:00 pm. Visitation continued Friday, April 9th at Plunk Funeral Home in Camden, TN from 11:00-2:00 p.m. with a funeral service immediately following. Brother Elliot Hamm officiated. Pallbearers were Shawn McDowell, Eddie Holt, Ed Cannon, Frank Belisle, Josh Arledge, and John Phillips. Tom McCormick served as honorary Pall Bearer.