Extracted from the Birmingham News (Birmingham, AL)
RILEY, JERRY VARNER, age 65, of Bessemer, died May 24, 1998. He was a retired Baptist minister of 45 years, who pastored churches in Texas and Alabama.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Jefferson Memorial South, Hoover, with F.M. Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Jefferson Memorial Gardens South. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Marie H. Riley; son, Michael T. Riley; brothers, Knox C. Riley, Jr., Cropwell, and William Mike Riley, Cropwell; uncle, Bush Riley of Chattanooga, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends.
Jefferson Memorial South directing.
Monday, May 25, 1998