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Mr. O Z Riley, 87, of Atmore (Freemanville Community), answered the master’s call on April 26, 2022 at Atmore Nursing Care Center.

A native of Atmore, Mr. Riley worked in the pulpwood industry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Earnestine Riley; and two granddaughters, Kawana Johnson and Montine Williams.

Those left to cherish memories of his life are his four daughters, Celia (Carl) Staples, Brenda (Theodis) Williams, Thelma Riley and Rayet (Rodney) Johnson of Atmore; four sons, Anthony Riley, Andre (Bianca) Riley, Gregory Thames and Regory Thames, all of Atmore; three sisters, Minnie (Leroy) Williams, Dorothy House and Claudia Leslie, all of Atmore; 25 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held on May 3, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Alfonzia Williams officiating and Turner Funeral Chapel directing.