Frank “Mr. Jig” Riley, Jr.

Frank “Mr. Jig” Riley, Jr. of Blytheville transitioned on May 16, 2018 at Flo and Phil Hospice care in Jonesboro, with many family members by his side. He was born on April 15, 1936 to the union of Frank Riley Sr. and Flora Henry Riley. Frank Riley Jr. worked many jobs: Western Auto, Blytheville Office Supply and was an employee at the Blytheville Mississippi County Fair Association for 40 years. In his spare time he loved to fish, watch movies, and work in the yard. He is survived by his second wife Beatrice Riley, six children Ozzie, Lenora, Frankie, Ronnie, Florene, and James Riley by his first wife Rosie Lee Marshall Riley. He has 8 stepchildren who loved him and whom he loved. He also leaves his precious grandchildren, great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. His wake will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home, 530 Lumerate Street, Blytheville. The Homegoing service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday May 26, 2018 at New Jerusalem Christian Fellowship Church, 1215 East Street, Blytheville, with Assistant Pastor Paul Brooks officiating.