Carl W. Riley of Sherwood Arkansas passed July 3, 2026. He was born in Mount Vernon Illinois to the late William, Don Riley  and Ina Ferguson.

He will be cremated and a memorial service will follow.

He is proceeded in death by his wife, Linda, and a brother Harold Lee.

He is survived by his son Clifford, C Riley wife Karen, Saint Petersburg, Florida, Paul F, Riley, wife Lilian of Conway, daughter Shelley Martinez of Mabelvale, and daughter, Rhonda Zajac of Conway and the mother of his children Diana Smith and his longtime friend.  Grandchildren include Mandy Aaron Luke, Nikki, Sammi, Chloe, Steven, Eric, Cody, Kacie, Leesa, Mikal, Brentt, Mika, Kaela, Shawna, Kelly, Joseph. 23 Great grandkids, one great great grandchild.

A private memorial service will be held July 25, 2026 at 3:30 in Conway, private invitation only.

Cremation arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com