The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date.
Tom was a devoted life partner, loving father, magnanimous host to friends and expert griller of steaks. Tom was a generous spirit, always wearing a smile and a positive attitude, and he never gave up. Tom had an accomplished career as an IT executive and traveled internationally extensively, flying over 2 million miles. His favorite cities were Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. He was a car enthusiast; an avid Formula 1 and Ferrari fan, who enjoyed detailing the family cars on the weekends. He loved music, especially the Beatles and was a DJ in his college years.
He attended college at Sam Houston University in Houston, where he began his career, then lived in Dallas for many years before moving to North Carolina in 2010.
Tom was preceded in death by his father, Robert Emmett Riley.
Tom is survived by his wife, Donna L. Gill; mother, Doris Jean Riley of Columbus, OH; daughter, Amber Nichole Morgan and husband Kelly of Dallas, TX; step-daughters, Karen Eddins of Raleigh, NC, Clara Grace of Cary, NC; sister, Karen Fuller and husband Tim of Columbus, OH; brother Robert Riley, Jr. of Seattle WA; former wife of 26 years and mother of his daughter, Renea Kren of Alto, NM.
Remembrances may be made in the form desired by friends.
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.LoflinFH.com.
Loflin Funeral Home of Liberty is honored to serve the Riley Family.
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