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Jan

2006

Doug Riley Tragically Killed in Auto Accident

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Doug Riley, oldest son of Barbara and Tim Riley and Gold City member, was tragically killed early this morning in an automobile accident. According Danny Riley, Doug was on his way to Gold City's recording studio when he apparently lost control of his pickup truck. Details are unavailable at this time. Additional information will be posted as soon as it is available.

Doug was 35 years old and is survived by his wife Amy Jo, two children Chapen and Griffin, brother Danny, sister Amy and his parents, Tim and Barbara. Please remember the entire Riley family and Gold City in your prayers.

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How awful!

Doug will be greatly missed. We will be praying for the family and for the group.

Cliff Cerce

Cliff Cerce
The Cerces, PO Box 8525, Springfield, MO 65801
417-863-8440
http://www.thecerces.com
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Commented by CliffCerce On 01/31/2006

Doug is by far the best drummer I have ever seen or heard in this style of music. I've learned much by watching him play and patterned much of my style of drum playing after him. What a shame to know he is gone.

Kevin Myers
Lancaster, Ohio

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 01/31/2006

I can hardly believe what I just read. Our prayers go out to all the family.May God continualy hold each of you in His loving arms. We love you all. God Bless, Harold & Elizabeth Jones

Commented by Harold & Elizabeth Jones On 01/31/2006

Doug was the best drummer and songwriter in Southern Gospel music. We are going to miss him here in Eastern North Carolina. Our thoughts and prayers are with Amy Jo, Chapen, Griffin and the whole Riley family we love you guys and Gold City.

God Bless Ya'll
Hunter Dixon
Greenville, NC

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 01/31/2006

Doug was the best drummer there ever was, and was truly a family guy.
May god be with you in this time.

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 01/31/2006

It's amazing how our lives can change in a day. But the Lord never changes -- He's our Solid Rock. May the Mighty Comforter -- the Holy Ghost -- wrap them in the love of Jesus and bring peace that no man can bring.

"Peace I (Jesus) leave with you. My peace I give unto you; not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled; neither let it be afraid."

I don't understand these things, but I know God is faithful. We'll understand it better by and by.

God bless
Debra
Sikeston, MO

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 01/31/2006

Doug Riley was a true gentleman and someone that Tom and I both appreciated as a friend. We are shocked and certainly thinking of the family as they face the grieving process through the days ahead. When Doug left his latest message to us on our voicemail a week ago, we certainly never dreamed it would be the last one. What a wonderful testimony and a spirit of kindness he leaves behind, not only for the family he cherished, but for the body of Christ as well. He will be greatly missed!

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 01/31/2006

Heaven's band gained a mighty good drummer!

He will be very much missed

Commented by (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) On 01/31/2006

Danny,

Please know that we are praying for you and your family. There are no words that can be said but that we're praying for you.

Love you all,
Ben

Commented by Ben Scroggs On 01/31/2006

I am in total shock! Doug was my buddy. He was a GREAT man, drummer, songwriter, husband, father, and man of God. I too Have incorporated his drumming style with mine. He has been a great inspiration to me, and i will miss him. I will be praying for all of the Gold City family.

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