James Russell Riley, 68, of Amissville, VA passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was born on July 3, 1954, in Warrenton, VA to Carroll Weaver, Sr. and Marlene Riley Weaver. He is survived by his children, Maggie Ellen Riley, Phyllis Rae Riley, James Russell Riley Jr., Jimmy Allen Kennedy (Amanda), Kristen Lynn Kennedy, and Christopher Riley; his grandchildren, Kaitlynn Hitt, Alan and Koda, Randy Hitt Jr., Haley, Macie, and Millie, Janie Nicholson and Blu, Hunter Streightiff, Rylee Streightiff, Harlie Riley, Brenlyn Phillips, Willow Riley, Alyssa, Clayton, Grace, Skie, Faith, and Jimmy Kennedy, Austin Kennedy, and Logan, Morgan, and Blake Hendricks; siblings, Johnny Miller, Carroll Weaver Jr., Sandra Weaver, and Ken Stover; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard David Barr; granddaughter, Lilly Sara Riley; and the family cat Oliver. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.