Jimmy Riley

Jimmy Riley, 68, of Frederick County, Virginia died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Winchester, Virginia.

Mr. Riley was born in 1944, in Flint Hill, Virginia, the son of the late Presley Riley and Myrtle O. Riley.  He was the owner and operator of Country Boys Auto Sales for 48 years where he pursued his passion in life—cars.  Mr. Riley was a well-known Ford enthusiast and restored many cars throughout his career.  Early in his career, he built Fords for racing and everyone who knew him recognized his love for fast cars. He could be found at his office every day except Sunday and if you called, you would be greeted with the familiar “Country Boys” and “you got him, go ahead” reply when you asked for Jim.   Mr. Riley loved cats and had adopted many, but his favorite was Teddy.  He often called Teddy his office manager and loved his company while he worked.

Jimmy Riley never met a stranger and he had many lifelong friends who will miss him terribly.  He was adored by his family and spent his last days surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

Mr. Riley married Bessie Carol Fincham on February 9, 1982 in Front Royal, Virginia.  He was a member of Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church.

Surviving with his wife are his two daughters, Delores Riley Oates and husband, Rob of Front Royal, Virginia; Vickie Riley Fincham and husband, Eddie of White Post, Virginia; one son, Christopher Michael Riley and wife, Patricia of Wardensville, West Virginia; step-mother Geneva Riley;  two step-children, Dean Allen Palmer of Daytona, Florida and Silver Renee Sheets of Culpeper, Virginia; one sister, Carol Ann Riley of Woodstock, Virginia; two brothers, Pastor Roy Riley and wife, Rhonda of Winchester, Virginia;  Roger Riley and wife, Vicky of Front Royal, Virginia; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his step-daughter Dawn Fincham.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel.

A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel with Pastor Roy Riley and Pastor Mike Moulden officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to SPCA, 115 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, Virginia 22602 or Living Waters Christian Fellowship Building Fund, P.O. Box 1449, Stephens City, Virginia 22655.