Eighteen-year-old Kaleb Patrick Riley, a fine young man who was excited about joining the Job Corp in Kentucky in a few weeks, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo as a result of being struck by a car in the Auburn Community of Lee County on Memorial Day, May 25, 2020. Kaleb was born January 10, 2002 in Tupelo. He was the adopted son of Phyllis Minga, and biological son to John Edwin Riley and Cristy Lynn Stanford. He grew up in Carrollton, and attended North Carrollton Public Schools. One of his hobbies was collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia and he was a big fan of wrestling and an avid on-line video game player. He always loved the family dogs, especially Patty Cakes. A prankster and practical jokester, Kaleb was much loved by his family and had many friends. He found it interesting that he shared the same birthday with his brother, Isaiah and his great-great grandfather, Samuel Downing Glascock. He loved his youth group at North Carrollton Baptist Church where he found security in the saving grace of Jesus. A service celebrating Kaleb’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at North Carrollton Baptist Church with Bro. Eddie Carpenter officiating. He was a true hero because he was an organ donor saving countless lives. Kaleb is survived by his grandmother, Phyllis Minga and husband Gary of Carrollton; two brothers John “J.J” Jr. and Isaiah Riley; two sisters, Melodie and Harmony Riley; grandfather Patrick Riley of Decatur, Ill. and Larry Stanford of California. Condolences may be sent to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.
