Riley Christian, 58, of Atkins, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at UAMS in Little Rock. He was born September 1, 1961, in Dallas, Texas. He was a lifelong funeral director and embalmer and served the past 18 years at Lemley Funeral Service. He was formerly a poultry farmer with Wayne Farms and owner of Christian’s Mortuary Service in Dallas. He was baptized in the Pentecostal faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Tennison and step-father, Forrest Tennison; and a daughter, Cassie Christian.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene Christian; 4 daughters, Shea and Jeremy Ellis, Chastity and Charley Jewett, Courtney Christian, and Carrie Biggs; 2 brothers, Jackie Christian and Glen Tennison; and his father, Jimmie Christian.
Arrangements are private under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.