Robert Earl Riley, 81, of Vidor passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at his residence.

Robert was born on March 22, 1935 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Katie D. (Hardin) and Robert Amadis Riley. He lived in the Vidor area since 1982; prior in Port Arthur. He was a Thomas Jefferson High School graduate of the Class of 1953. He was a veteran of the US Army serving his country in the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated Robert Riley Farmers Insurance in Port Arthur for many years and retired from Huntsman after 46 years of service in Management. Robert was a member of the Masonic Lodge #1264, selected to be a Jester and was a past President of the Shriners. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting and antique shopping. Robert was a loving man who will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and seven siblings.

Robert is survived by his wife, Carol Ann (Scott) Riley; children, Kurt Riley Sr. of Port Arthur; Carol Ann Doty of Port Neches; Tommy Park, Bobby Park Jr., Cindy McGlothin, all of Vidor. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and four great children.

A 2 pm funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home, with a gathering of family and friends from 1 pm until service time. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the memory of Robert Riley to Pine Forest Baptist Church 4800 North Main Vidor, TX 77662.