Branson's Joey Riley

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Dean Holman
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Branson's Joey Riley

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My friend Joey Riley who was steel player/comedian for Mickey Gilley for over twenty years, passed away early this morning at his home. He also had his own variety show and was a great entertainer. He was an accomplished steel and fiddle player and a very gifted comedian who came to Branson back in the late eighties with a young group of very talented kids from Texas called the Texas Gold Minors. Joey was a great hard working guy and a friend to many people. He will be well missed.
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Ted Emmons
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Post by Ted Emmons »

He was a good friend and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with all his family.
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Joe Naylor
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RIP Joey

He has made millions laugh and forget the real world for at least a few minutes each time he was on stage.

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Skip Cole
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Condolences

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My condolences to Joey's family and friends in his passing. God bless them and give them comfort in their grief.

Skip
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Clark Doughty
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Joey Riley

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Our condolences to the Riley family and friends. Bought my first steel guitar from Joey, a Mullen. He was a great person, steel player and comedian. RIP Joey. God bless the family in this sad time.....clark and lucy
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Terry Wood
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We want to send our condolenscences and prayers for his family and friends!

Terry and Zane Wood
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Fred Justice
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Post by Fred Justice »

My deepest condolences to Joey's family, I'm praying for you all.
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Dick Hitchcock
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Post by Dick Hitchcock »

I didn't know Joey, but I saw him with Mickey, and also on his show in Branson....A true talent...He will be missed.....RIP!
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pdl20
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Joey Riley

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I never met him but He's a brethren to us all here on this forum and its breaks my heart to lose so many .May god Bless his Homecoming and be with his Family and friends.
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David Higginbotham
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Post by David Higginbotham »

Joe Naylor said:
He has made millions laugh and forget the real world for at least a few minutes each time he was on stage.
No truer statement! An outstanding entertainer and musician as well. He really showed a great deal of appreciation to his fans and was a very approachable person. I had the opportunity to meet Joey in Branson and even got to participate in a skit with Joey onstage at one of Mickey's shows in Branson. What a memorable time that was to say the least!!!

Had another chance to see his fantastic show here locally and he was as down to Earth as any country boy could be. Way too young to leave this life! My heart goes out to his family.
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Wally Moyers
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Post by Wally Moyers »

So sorry to hear this. I got to know Joey 15 years ago when I was living in Branson.. Very talented and really nice guy.. Got up and set in with us at Beverlys with Billy Martins band ... Fine steel player... Way too young! Prayers for his family...
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