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Former Century Council Member Gary Riley Has Passed Away. He Served For 20 Years.
December 22, 2020
Former Century council member Gary Riley has passed away.
Riley was a man that loved Century and he spent two decades of his life on the town council working to make it a better place.
He announced in 2018 that he would not see re-election due to a health issue. He remained in office until January 2019.
“I want to thank the town for having me here for as long as I have been. I enjoyed every day,” a tearful Riley said in 2018.
“But when you get to the point where you can’t do the job the way the job is suppose to be done, I think it is time to leave. We pray that whoever qualifies for the seat will do the job well,” he said. “You have a good council here right now. I hope that ones that come in and join the ones that are here will help make this town a better town.”
Riley was first elected to the Century Town Council in 1998.
Complete funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Pictured: A tearful Gary Riley announced in May 2018 that he would not seek re-election after serving 20 years on the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “Former Century Council Member Gary Riley Has Passed Away. He Served For 20 Years.”
Rip granddaddy your great grand and others
G9nna miss this man he was a realist the did not care about your skin color. Century lost a hero in my eyes. God speed Mr. Riley
Sorry to hear of his passing he’s always been part of our family I have known him pretty much all my life, he was always a prince of a guy the same all the time, I will miss you much RIH
We’ll Miss You. (RIH) !
Mr. Riley was one of the nicest men we ever met. I am so sad to hear of his passing. He was a good man and I pray he will rest in peace because he did all his good deeds while here on this earth. I had so much love and respect for him. God grant his love ones peace and comfort in the days ahead. We will truly miss you my friend!
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Riley. Mr. riley loved God. family and the people of Century. He was always concerned and wanted to do what was right for everyone. My condolence to his family and you are in my prayers. Rest in Peace my friend….
The best Father/Dad a girl like me could ever ask for…I’m very sadden about this big lost to our family.. Tell all your grands and your great grand we love them.. Rest up you fought a good fight..
Love always your daughter.. Your grands and kids are so going to miss you
I’ve always adored this man. Mickey Powell Flomaton
A Blessing it was to know and work with MrRiley. Condolences to the family Heaven has been given a wonderful God fearing man…always of smiles…welcoming hugs and plentiful of good spirits & harvest!!!
You shall be missed and honored here.
RIP Mr.Riley !!