Ernie Lee Riley, son of the late Ernest and Josie Young Riley was born April 11, 1952 and departed this life in Irvine, Kentucky on November 10, 2025 at the age of 73 years, 6 months, and 29 days. Mr. Riley is survived by his nieces and nephews, Ashley Brookshire, Brandon, Jason, Stacey, and Xavier Vanderpool; his best friends, Odell Vanderpool, Fuzzy McKinney, Steve Florence, and Greta Seale; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Riley and Marcus Lynch; and two sisters, Juanita Vanderpool, and Lorenda Jewell.
Graveside service at Ashcroft Cemetery of Beattyville on November 16th, 2025. Newnam in charge of arrangements.
