- Date Of Birth: August 21, 1928
- Date Of Death: September 6, 2013
- State: Maine
James B. Riley, 85, passed away at his home in Jefferson, on September 6th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Louisville, KY on August 21st 1928, he was the son of James and Thersa (Burton) Riley. His family moved to Detroit, MI when James was 9 months old, and James lived in the Detroit area for most of his life until moving to Maine in 1995. James served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. Upon his honorable discharge, he worked for the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. James also had a passion for bowling, and ran the Redford Bowling Pro Shop for many years. He also had a passion for golf, and after moving to Maine became a true Red Sox fan. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Ron and Harry; a brother-in-law, Glenn Roberts; and his first wife, Alice. James is survived by his wife, Nancy of Jefferson; son, Michael Dekun and his wife Pat of Michigan; 5 daughters, Ashley Seward of Jefferson, Elizabeth Greenleaf and her husband Dustin of Lisbon Falls, Heather Doughty and her husband Irving of West Gardiner, Jennifer Bolte of Jefferson, and Taylor Riley of Jefferson; 2 sisters, Mary Ellen and her husband James Harnden, and Rose Roberts, both of Michigan; 4 grandchildren, Michael Dekun, Tony Dekun, Finley Greenleaf and Maia Greenleaf; 2 great-grandchildren, Michael Dekun and DJ Dekun; as well as 2 nieces, Debbie Harnden and Rhonda Miller; and 1 nephew, Kevin Riley.
