Obituary of Joe L. Riley

January 5, 1938 - August 21, 2025

U.S. Veteran

Joe Leonard Riley, 87, of Woodville, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 in College Station, Texas.

Joe was born January 5, 1938 to Ernest Gillespie and Mary Louise Peters Riley in Port Neches, Texas. He was retired/owner of Jo-Be Auto Parts/NAPA store in Woodville and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mary Riley; and brother, Ernest Dervie Riley.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Riley of Woodville; son, Brian Riley of College Station; and daughter, Jacqueline Riley of Houston.

Services are under the direction of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville, Texas.