Donald Dwayne Risley was born August 19, 1935 in Cookson, Oklahoma, the son of Clifton Willis Risley and Maude Elizabeth (Ross) Risley. Mr. Risley passed this life on October 18, 2009 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 74 years, 1 month and 29 days.
Survivors are:
companion: Charlene of the home
3 daughters and sons in law: Joyce and Eddie Figuereo of Independance, Mo. Janifer and Doug White of Vian, Ok. and Juanita and Paul Cowett of Vian, Ok.
1 step daughter: Trinity Cowens of Vian,Ok.
5 sons and 4 daughters in law: Jerry Risley of Vian, Ok., James and Darlene Risley of Vian, Ok., Johnny and Susan Risley of Tahlequah, Ok., Jeff and Brenda Risley of Gore, Ok. and Justin and Lorinda Risley of Germany
24 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren
3 sisters and 2 brothers in law: Allene and Jimmy Laymon of Sallisaw, Ok., Shirley Malone of Vian, Ok. and Florene and Willie Carey of Tahlequah, Ok.
3 brothers and 2 sisters in law: Carmal and Betty Risley of Vian, Ok., Robert and Emma Risley of Stilwell, Ok. and Norman Risley of Vian, Ok.
several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his wife: Edith, 1 son: Joyle Lee Risley, his parents: Clifton and Maude Risley and 1 brother: Roy Risley |