Rev. Rufus Riley

. Rev. Howard Rufus Riley age 91, of Creston, NC died Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Rev. Riley was born April 22, 1921 in Creston, NC to John and Elizabeth Craven Riley. Rev. Riley was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings. Rev. Riley Served during WWII in the Navy.  He served as pastor of Mtn. View Independent Methodist Church for 23 years.  He loved to garden and attend church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 2:30 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Tommy Stephens, Rev. Ricky Mitchell & Brother Anthony Roark. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm on Wednesday, prior to the service. Rev. Riley is survived by: His wife: Lessie Osborne Riley 1 daughter: Darlene Greer and husband Harold of Creston Grandson:  Travis Greer and wife Tonya of Millers Creek great grandchildren:  Josh and Alexandria Greer, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Ashe Outreach Ministries, 11719 NC Hwy 88 W., Creston, NC  28615. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Rev. Riley's arrangements.