Beckham County, OK - Deaths: Hadley U. Riley, 1927
Thursday, 02 October 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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RILEY, HADLEY U.
(3 Nov 1927, Beckham County Democrat, Erick, Beckham Co, OK):
On last Sunday night, October 30th, 1927, between the hours of eleven and
twelve o'clock, Hadley Riley came to an untimely death from a bullet wound
at the hands of night watchman Williamson, whose gun was accidentally
discharged, the bullet striking young Riley and entering his heart, who
died instantly, only having breath left to utter the word, "Oh" before
passing into eternity.
Hadley Riley was born near Erick, Oklahoma, June 21st, 1903, making his
age at the time of his death 24 years, 4 months and 9 days.  He was
converted and joined the Erick Baptist Church in the Fall of 1917.  He was
married in the year of 1925 to Miss Monte Martin.  He having spent his
entire life with Erick as his home was known and loved by everyone.  "A
pal to the fellow he was with," not having an enemy in his entire
acquaintance, his word being his bond.  A man of his make-up is a very
desirable asset to a community, which makes our hearts very sad when we
come to the realization that no more can we greet him on the streets and
receive a greeting that seem to come from the depths of his very soul.
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Tabernacle, Monday afternoon at
3:30 o'clock by the pastor, B. A. Etheredge.  The floral offerings were
indeed beautiful which were presented by many Erick friends and from other
points in the state.  The people in attendance at the funeral services,
only a small part could find seats in the tabernacle.  The remains were
laid to rest in the Erick cemetery beside his father who preceeded him
some five or six years ago.
He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, mother, Mrs. Ada U. Riley, four
brothers, Norma (sic) C., Ivan, J. C., and Joe; five sisters, Mrs. Jim
Clay Adcox, Cordelia, Opal, Vera John, and Leila.  Beside a host of other
relatives and friends.
The entire community joins the Democrat in extending heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved ones.
CARD OF THANKS
With our hearts made stronger by our many friends in our hour of great
sorrow in the death of our love one, Hadley U. Riley.
Mrs. Hadley Riley.
Mrs. Ada U. Riley and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Norma C. Riley.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan J. Riley.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Clay Adcox.
Mrs. P. E. Riggs.
Mrs. N. E. Riley
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Martin.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Young.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Johnson.

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