Mr. Gerald (Gerry) R. Riley, age 72 of McMinnville, Tennessee passed from this life on Friday, May 8, 2021, at Willow Branch in McMinnville, Tennessee.


Gerry was born onTuesday, April 5, 1949 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Richard and Geraldine ( Reeder) Riley.

Gerry served this country in the Air Force for 27 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a faithful member of Gath Baptist Church.

Gerry is survived by one son, Kevan and wife Jayde Riley of McMinnville, TN, two brothers, Mark and wife Carol Riley of Joelton TN, and Randall and wife Carol Riley of Louisville KY.

Three grandchildren, Josiah Riley, Malachi Riley, Hannah Riley all of McMinnville TN.


Family will receive visiters from 10.00 am to 12 Noon at Gath Baptist Church with the service to follow at 12 noon.

A Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM on Monday at Gath Baptist Church located at 6967 Smithville Hwy. McMinnville, Tennessee 37110 with the Bro. Rick Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Gath Cemetery, McMinnville, TN,

Online condolences may be made to the family at gardensofmemoryfuneralhome.com