Thomas "T.W" William Riner Jr.

Thomas William Riner, Jr., known to most as “T.W.,” age 80, of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2023, at his home. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas William Riner, Sr. and Dorothy Lee Stinson Riner, a sister, Vivian Lee Riner Smith, and brother-in-law, Tommy Smith, Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth McGann Riner, and his five children: daughter Pam Jarman (John), son Frank Riner (Ceryna), daughter Angie Luther (Jon), daughter Janet Berry (Mike), son Craig Riner (Margie). He is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Anthony Jarman (Marianna), Brooke Cabell (Chris), Kaitlyn Sutphin, Hunter Jarman, Breanna Viar (Willie), Braelyn Riner, Brent Riner, Jessee Clements, Mandy Berry, Cody Berry, Olivia Bryan (Ronnie), Holly Riner, Rachel Riner, Heather Riner and five great-grandchildren: Levi Viar, Koda Viar, Luna Cabell, Leo Cabell, and Theo Sutphin. He is also survived by his brother Albert Riner (Susan), multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many friends. The family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Christie Bray for her excellent care in tending to T.W.’s needs during his extended illness.

T.W. was a remarkable and humble man whose life touched so many and who will leave a legacy of faith for others to follow. He was devoted to his family and his church and taught the Sr. Saints Sunday School Class for many years at Temple Baptist Church, where he was a charter member. He will be remembered for his amazing craftsmanship through his cabinets seen in many homes around central Virginia. He enjoyed hunting, attending car shows, restoring old cars (especially his ‘37 Chevy), and watching NASCAR races and old westerns. He was a resilient and trustworthy man with great character, faith, strength, and perseverance. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A funeral service will be held at Temple Baptist Church in Madison Heights on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m officiated by Frank Riner and Rev. Bobby Lee. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

Contributions in memory of T.W. may be made to Temple Baptist Church Missions, PO Box 970, Madison Heights, VA 24572.