George married the former Lucinda Caroline Anders about 1864 in Sumter County, Alabama. He was a farmer and minister. He and Lucinda had three children, John W., Martha F. and Charles (Charlie) Henry Riley.
After the death of Lucinda, he later married Mariah Caroline Utley on September 15, 1912 in AL. They had two children G. Truett Riley and Anna Lee Riley.
The Monitor-Herald, Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS, Aug. 20, 1931
A VETERAN OF THE CROSS PASSES AWAY
Rev. G.W. Riley was born March 17, 1845. At the early age of 18 years he was married to Miss Caroline Dickey (sic) (Lucinda Caroline Anders), and in a short time thereafter he enlisted in the conflict between the North and South; at the close of the war he returned to his home and companion. A few years later he felt the Divine call to preach the unsearchable riches of the Gospel of Christ. He yielded to the call, took up his Cross and followed his Master. He was indeed a Missionary Baptist preacher and preached what he understood the Bible to teach, without the fear of successful contradiction. He was pastor of the different churches of the Calhoun Association of which he was Moderator for a time. He preached missions when it was not popular, and said he prayed to see the day when Calhoun Association would pay $1,000 for missions— his prayer was answered and he rejoiced.
Well does the writer remember the first sermon he preached at Mt. Comfort more than fifty years ago. The text was "We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be reconciled to God." II Corinthians, 5:20.
He was a close Bible student and was in harmony with the general church work. He was also interested in the affairs of the government and always stood for the right.
The kind, faithful and loving wife of his boyhood was permitted to live and encourage him in his work 44 years, then God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove her from the toils of earth and her remains were tenderly laid in the silent tomb at Sarepta, Miss.
Three children blessed this union, one daughter who proceeded father and mother several years ago; two sons, John, who lives in the delta, and Charley, who is a highly respected citizen of the Reynolds community, and stands for the faith and principles of his father. Left alone at his age, one might have thought that Bro. Riley would lose interest in his church work— not so—he looked to the source of all wisdom for help and guidance. Sometime thereafter he went to Alabama to hold some meetings; later on he married and settled there and was pastor of churches all the while until about one year ago. Two years ago he visited his son while the meeting was in progress at Mt. Moriah church, and despite his 84 years and feeble condition, his mind was as clear as in youth and he preached with the same zeal and knowledge that characterized his preaching in former years. Truly Bro. Riley earnestly contended for the faith once delivered into the Saints.
His wife and two children— George Truett and Sister—ministered to him during his declining years and lost illness. The time came for his departure on May 24, 1931. He was ready to be offered for he had fought a good fight and had kept the faith, henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for him which the righteous Judge shall give him at that day.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they cease from labor and their works do follow them." A FRIEND.
(Many thanks to Jack Broome for the above obituary)
After the death of Lucinda, he later married Mariah Caroline Utley on September 15, 1912 in AL. They had two children G. Truett Riley and Anna Lee Riley.
The Monitor-Herald, Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS, Aug. 20, 1931
A VETERAN OF THE CROSS PASSES AWAY
Rev. G.W. Riley was born March 17, 1845. At the early age of 18 years he was married to Miss Caroline Dickey (sic) (Lucinda Caroline Anders), and in a short time thereafter he enlisted in the conflict between the North and South; at the close of the war he returned to his home and companion. A few years later he felt the Divine call to preach the unsearchable riches of the Gospel of Christ. He yielded to the call, took up his Cross and followed his Master. He was indeed a Missionary Baptist preacher and preached what he understood the Bible to teach, without the fear of successful contradiction. He was pastor of the different churches of the Calhoun Association of which he was Moderator for a time. He preached missions when it was not popular, and said he prayed to see the day when Calhoun Association would pay $1,000 for missions— his prayer was answered and he rejoiced.
Well does the writer remember the first sermon he preached at Mt. Comfort more than fifty years ago. The text was "We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be reconciled to God." II Corinthians, 5:20.
He was a close Bible student and was in harmony with the general church work. He was also interested in the affairs of the government and always stood for the right.
The kind, faithful and loving wife of his boyhood was permitted to live and encourage him in his work 44 years, then God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove her from the toils of earth and her remains were tenderly laid in the silent tomb at Sarepta, Miss.
Three children blessed this union, one daughter who proceeded father and mother several years ago; two sons, John, who lives in the delta, and Charley, who is a highly respected citizen of the Reynolds community, and stands for the faith and principles of his father. Left alone at his age, one might have thought that Bro. Riley would lose interest in his church work— not so—he looked to the source of all wisdom for help and guidance. Sometime thereafter he went to Alabama to hold some meetings; later on he married and settled there and was pastor of churches all the while until about one year ago. Two years ago he visited his son while the meeting was in progress at Mt. Moriah church, and despite his 84 years and feeble condition, his mind was as clear as in youth and he preached with the same zeal and knowledge that characterized his preaching in former years. Truly Bro. Riley earnestly contended for the faith once delivered into the Saints.
His wife and two children— George Truett and Sister—ministered to him during his declining years and lost illness. The time came for his departure on May 24, 1931. He was ready to be offered for he had fought a good fight and had kept the faith, henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for him which the righteous Judge shall give him at that day.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they cease from labor and their works do follow them." A FRIEND.
(Many thanks to Jack Broome for the above obituary)
George married the former Lucinda Caroline Anders about 1864 in Sumter County, Alabama. He was a farmer and minister. He and Lucinda had three children, John W., Martha F. and Charles (Charlie) Henry Riley.
After the death of Lucinda, he later married Mariah Caroline Utley on September 15, 1912 in AL. They had two children G. Truett Riley and Anna Lee Riley.
The Monitor-Herald, Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS, Aug. 20, 1931
A VETERAN OF THE CROSS PASSES AWAY
Rev. G.W. Riley was born March 17, 1845. At the early age of 18 years he was married to Miss Caroline Dickey (sic) (Lucinda Caroline Anders), and in a short time thereafter he enlisted in the conflict between the North and South; at the close of the war he returned to his home and companion. A few years later he felt the Divine call to preach the unsearchable riches of the Gospel of Christ. He yielded to the call, took up his Cross and followed his Master. He was indeed a Missionary Baptist preacher and preached what he understood the Bible to teach, without the fear of successful contradiction. He was pastor of the different churches of the Calhoun Association of which he was Moderator for a time. He preached missions when it was not popular, and said he prayed to see the day when Calhoun Association would pay $1,000 for missions— his prayer was answered and he rejoiced.
Well does the writer remember the first sermon he preached at Mt. Comfort more than fifty years ago. The text was "We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be reconciled to God." II Corinthians, 5:20.
He was a close Bible student and was in harmony with the general church work. He was also interested in the affairs of the government and always stood for the right.
The kind, faithful and loving wife of his boyhood was permitted to live and encourage him in his work 44 years, then God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove her from the toils of earth and her remains were tenderly laid in the silent tomb at Sarepta, Miss.
Three children blessed this union, one daughter who proceeded father and mother several years ago; two sons, John, who lives in the delta, and Charley, who is a highly respected citizen of the Reynolds community, and stands for the faith and principles of his father. Left alone at his age, one might have thought that Bro. Riley would lose interest in his church work— not so—he looked to the source of all wisdom for help and guidance. Sometime thereafter he went to Alabama to hold some meetings; later on he married and settled there and was pastor of churches all the while until about one year ago. Two years ago he visited his son while the meeting was in progress at Mt. Moriah church, and despite his 84 years and feeble condition, his mind was as clear as in youth and he preached with the same zeal and knowledge that characterized his preaching in former years. Truly Bro. Riley earnestly contended for the faith once delivered into the Saints.
His wife and two children— George Truett and Sister—ministered to him during his declining years and lost illness. The time came for his departure on May 24, 1931. He was ready to be offered for he had fought a good fight and had kept the faith, henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for him which the righteous Judge shall give him at that day.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they cease from labor and their works do follow them." A FRIEND.
(Many thanks to Jack Broome for the above obituary)
After the death of Lucinda, he later married Mariah Caroline Utley on September 15, 1912 in AL. They had two children G. Truett Riley and Anna Lee Riley.
The Monitor-Herald, Calhoun City, Calhoun Co., MS, Aug. 20, 1931
A VETERAN OF THE CROSS PASSES AWAY
Rev. G.W. Riley was born March 17, 1845. At the early age of 18 years he was married to Miss Caroline Dickey (sic) (Lucinda Caroline Anders), and in a short time thereafter he enlisted in the conflict between the North and South; at the close of the war he returned to his home and companion. A few years later he felt the Divine call to preach the unsearchable riches of the Gospel of Christ. He yielded to the call, took up his Cross and followed his Master. He was indeed a Missionary Baptist preacher and preached what he understood the Bible to teach, without the fear of successful contradiction. He was pastor of the different churches of the Calhoun Association of which he was Moderator for a time. He preached missions when it was not popular, and said he prayed to see the day when Calhoun Association would pay $1,000 for missions— his prayer was answered and he rejoiced.
Well does the writer remember the first sermon he preached at Mt. Comfort more than fifty years ago. The text was "We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be reconciled to God." II Corinthians, 5:20.
He was a close Bible student and was in harmony with the general church work. He was also interested in the affairs of the government and always stood for the right.
The kind, faithful and loving wife of his boyhood was permitted to live and encourage him in his work 44 years, then God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to remove her from the toils of earth and her remains were tenderly laid in the silent tomb at Sarepta, Miss.
Three children blessed this union, one daughter who proceeded father and mother several years ago; two sons, John, who lives in the delta, and Charley, who is a highly respected citizen of the Reynolds community, and stands for the faith and principles of his father. Left alone at his age, one might have thought that Bro. Riley would lose interest in his church work— not so—he looked to the source of all wisdom for help and guidance. Sometime thereafter he went to Alabama to hold some meetings; later on he married and settled there and was pastor of churches all the while until about one year ago. Two years ago he visited his son while the meeting was in progress at Mt. Moriah church, and despite his 84 years and feeble condition, his mind was as clear as in youth and he preached with the same zeal and knowledge that characterized his preaching in former years. Truly Bro. Riley earnestly contended for the faith once delivered into the Saints.
His wife and two children— George Truett and Sister—ministered to him during his declining years and lost illness. The time came for his departure on May 24, 1931. He was ready to be offered for he had fought a good fight and had kept the faith, henceforth there is a crown of righteousness laid up for him which the righteous Judge shall give him at that day.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, they cease from labor and their works do follow them." A FRIEND.
(Many thanks to Jack Broome for the above obituary)
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