Mr. Alexander Riley, Jr., age 55, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at approximately 11:22 p.m. at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on June 6, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Alexander Riley Sr. and Helen M. (Collins) Riley.  Alex was the fifth child of eight children born to this marriage union.  His father preceded him in death and his mother; Helen M. Riley Tomlinson survives in Lima.

Alexander formerly worked in the Body Shop of Tom Alh Dealership and still worked as an Auto Restoration Repairman for himself, this was his passion and he provided excellent workmanship.   Alex loved to grill for his family and friends, they all enjoyed his cooking.  Alex graduated from Lima Senior High School.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory, a son; Terry T. Riley, Sr. of Lima.    3 daughters; LaKcrisha (Tony)  Sibert , Tiffany A. (Marcus Amerson) Riley  and Amber Osberry all of Lima.  14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.   A brother; Steven R. Riley of Lima and 5 sisters;  Helena Alexis Riley and Brenda (Samuel) Wilbert both of Lima; Avis  (Joe) Stubblefield of Seattle, WA; Sharon (Anthony) Thompson of Gadsden, AL and Vickie Riley of Arlington, TX.  2 sons of the Heart; Demetrius Sims of Lima and Maurice Sims of Cincinnati, Ohio.  A host of loving relatives and friends too numerous to mention at this time.

He was preceded in death by a sister; Beverly Diane Riley.

Services will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc. with Rev. Austin Lewis, Jr., officiating.

Visitation/Wake services will be held at 10:00 a.m. until time of services, also at the Funeral Home.