Jim Riley, age 80, of The Plains, Ohio passed away December 10, 2020 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains, Ohio.
Jim was born February 4, 1940 in Athens, Ohio to James A. and Rose Addie Riley. He loved and was loved by his many nieces and nephews; loved sports and kept up with his favorite teams, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes; enjoyed rooting for the Trimble Tomcats and reveled in their wins; was a treasured friend of residents and staff at Hickory Creek and loved participating in the activities available to him at Hickory Creek Nursing Center; enjoyed the church services conducted by Rev Hixon and others; and especially loved playing games with fellow residents, and his favorite game was Bingo, especially when he won.
Surviving are his brother Carrol Riley of The Plains, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; niece Sue (Riley) Coen; nephew Dale Riley; and grand-niece Charlie Jo Brinkley.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 P.M., Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Clarks Chapel Cemetery near Athens with Rev. Bill Hixon officiating.
Arrangements are by Warren-Brown Funeral Home in Nelsonville, Ohio.
Masks and social distancing are required to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hickory Creek, for patient activities, 51 E. 4th St., The Plains. Ohio 45780.