Robert dedicated his life to Christ at a young age. He attended Litroe Church under the leadership of Elder L.H. White. He received his education from the Louisiana public school system at Marion High School and finalized his education in California.
He united in holy matrimony with Shirley Riley in Oakland, Ca on September 22, 1962. The union was blessed with two sons, Lothario R Riley and Dondi L Riley and one daughter, Montoya L Langham.
Robert Riley departed this life on March 8, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory: one daughter, Montoya L. Langham (Darrell Sr) of Boynton Beach, Fl: Three sisters; Velma Riley (Bruce) Huntsville, Al, Janis Christian (Willie) England, Ar, and Diane Grayson of El Dorado, AR; Fives brothers; Dennis Riley, Jr. (Camile) Oklahoma City, OK, James Riley (Debra) Antioch, Ca., Donald Riley (Mae) Marion, LA, Odell Riley (La Freda) Monroe, La, Willie Wainwright (Rose) Jeanerette, La.
He will be missed by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and family
