Danny Jack Riley , 77, of Tatum, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Longview.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Bro. Michael Williams will officiate.  Interment will follow at Joaquin Cemetery in Joaquin.

Born May 5, 1947, in Timpson, Danny is the son of Jack Riley and Juanita Dawson Riley.  He served in the United States Military during the Vietnam War.  Danny was a devout Christian and a man of faith. He lived his faith out daily and was a loving example to all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patsy Riley of Tatum; daughter, Kim Rivers and husband Roger of Bullard; son, Keith Riley and wife Koni of Mineola; grandchildren, Stormee Rivers, Kapri Riley, Keilee Riley, Kozbie and Gage Kalenak; brother and sister-in-law, James and Cindy Riley of Dayton; sister, Linda Terry of Tenaha; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Hazel and David Miller of Joaquin, Sue and Leslie Gill of Tenaha, Mary and Kenneth Cummings of Joaquin, Kay DeSoto of Center, and Fisher Windham of Center; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, Jack Riley and Juanita Dawson Riley; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. Felix and Anner Dee Windham; brothers-in-law, Frankie DeSoto and Larry Terry.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Gideons International at www.gideons.org