Lee Riley "General Lee", age 85 of Kettering (formally of Hebron) passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born November 20, 1938 in Utica, Ohio to the late Forest and Pauline Riley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Riley; step-mother, Marge; and siblings.
Lee is survived by his two daughters, Leinda (James) Shepherd and Mary (Troy) Riley-Quinlan; five grandchildren, Tiffany Shepherd, Trent (Lyndsey) Shepherd, Brooke (Brian) Pittman, Brittany (Ryan) Combs, and Danielle (Greg) Courson; eight great-grandchildren, Jadyn, Kaidon, Onxy, Tanner, Tucker, Lane, Ryleigh, with a great-granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.
The most important thing to Lee was his family and spending quality time with the children. He devoted many years to Law Enforcement and was a Paramedic. Lee loved to watch The Ohio State University football games with his wife Linda, play golf, play the Cello, listen to Jazz music, tinker with things and custom build dollhouses. He is well loved and will be deeply missed.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
The family will celebrate Lee's life at a later date.
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