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.
Author: AGM
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Written: 01/31/2006
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How awful!
Doug will be greatly missed. We will be praying for the family and for the group.
Cliff Cerce
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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.
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
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.
Doug was the best drummer there ever was, and was truly a family guy.
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.
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!
Heaven's band gained a mighty good drummer!
Danny,
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.
I was so sorry to hear of Doug's tragic accident. It's still hard for me to believe that I'll never see him with Gold City again. He was an awesome drummer and all around great guy! He will sure be missed. My prayers go out to the entire Gold City family!!!
Gold City was the only quartet my son enjoyed going to see as a teenager. That was because Doug took an interest in him as a drummer. When they won state drumline contest, he said this was for Doug. I can only remember him standing next to the stage in Dyersburg and watching Doug the whole time. Thanks, Doug. Your reward will be great for encouraging many young men to follow in your footsteps.
It was not that long ago that Doug called me on my cell talking about songs for Gold City's new recording. It's hard to believe he's gone. My prayers are with his wife and family and all of Gold City. I know I will miss Doug very much, although I know where he is. All I can say is Doug, I'll see at The Midnight Cry.
God is calling his children home! Doug was a precious individual with a heart of gold. He dedicated his talent to uplifting the Lord in music, and dedicated his love to the Lord and his family and friends. Doug had a unique sense of humor that could lighten any dim situation and I pray that the Riley family find comfort in knowing that Doug was an inspiration to many people and that he is loved and missed very much!
We are saddened by the loss but remember....To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
My heart is truly broken this morning, learning last night of the tragic death of Doug. I traveled for several years with The Bishops as bass player, and I've know Doug for at least ten years. What a great guy!! To the Riley family, all my love and prayers are with you, and my prayer is that the loving arms of God grab you up and hold you close to him all this week. I love you all, Jr
When I heard the tragic news yesterday morning of my friend Doug Riley's untimely death, of course I was utterly shocked, heartbroken and dismayed. My thoughts immediately drifted back in time to 1981 when I first came to know him. That was when his dad and I began traveling together in a young new group called Gold City. He was then an 11 year old boy who more than anything had huge dreams of becoming a drummer for a Southern gospel group. At that time little did I realize that sometime later in this young man's life I would get the opportunity to help fulfill that dream. Moving ahead in time. It was the summer and Doug was about 17 years old and finishing high school. We didn't have a drummer then so I invited him to go on the road with us until the fall when he was planning to start college. Of course, he jumped at the opportunity. The summer ended and I must say Doug had excelled in those three months as a musician as quickly as anyone I had ever seen. He was now faced with the difficult decision to go back to school. I 'll never forget the conversation I had with his dad, Tim Riley. He said to me, " Garry I believe Doug's heart is in this music because this is what he loves the most. Would you consider bringing him on board as Gold City's permanent drummer "? Well as they say, "The rest is history". I spent six wonderful years touring with Doug as our drummer and watching him grow musically to a level many can only aspire to achieve. I am extremely saddened by the loss of such a wonderful Christian young man and a friend who had so much talent and ability. At the same time, my heart is warmed by the memories I have of him and the privilege to have been instrumental in the fullfillment of his dream. A dream that I saw many years ago in the sparkle of the eyes of an 11 year old boy.
Founding member and original tenor for the Gold City Quartet.
Garry,
Riley Family,
Oh How I hate to hear that Doug is gone from this world but glad to know that he is a Christian and is in Heaven with God. He was by far one of the greatest drummers ever! And a great, great man.
Our prayers are with the Riley Family. May God give you peace and comfort at this time.
Like others who wrote, I am shocked and saddened at the loss of someone very dear to me, Doug Riley. Doug and I had lots of good talks about songwriting, and he was such a talented and humble young man. I can't even begin to know how badly his family is hurting. But I know the God his family knows, and He is the One who will send the grace and comfort to sustain them as we lift them all up in prayer. How wonderful that we who know the Lord have the Blessed Hope and know we'll see Doug again. OH, but I will miss him! My prayers to all wife and children, his parents and ALL the family, and his Gold City quartet mates. Doug Darlin', I know by how you've sat in with the Angel Band. Love to all the family from Dianne Wilkinson.
Tim, I am Mary, Rodney LaShum's sister. I am so sorry to hear about the son. You know that is just how Rodney died. Going to do God work and the Lord decided to take Rodney home just like he did with Doug. Rodney play the piano for the Gold City for 3 years and it was great. Remember Tim you came to his mother susprise bithday party there in B'ham. Back in the 80's. I am so sorry, you and your family are on our pray list here at Anniston First Baptist Church at McClellan. The feeling will never go away and you will always miss him but trusting in God, he will make it easier. God Love you and your family. Rodney LaShum's sister Mary Lawton
Rejoice in your soul. It's under control. I love you guys.
Our heart aches for your loss. A real
I was sent here to read another Post about another friend and was Shocked to hear about Doug, My Prayers are with His Family. An incredible Drummer he was. Doug you'll be missed but never forgotten.
We were so sad to hear the news about Doug. But, I know the Savior is smiling and Doug is rejoiceing "In The Sweet Forever"! Our prayers are with you.
As a Fan, I can only say, as I struggle for words: I am deeply, saddend by this tragedy. We will all, miss Doug. Not only, as a member of Gold City, but as a gifted contributor to Southern Gospel Music. My prayers will continously, go out for his family and Gold City.
God Bless the Rileys and Gold City during this time.
Gone too soon....some things we may never understand in this life but all is well. Time is a great healer, May the God of all comfort gives you comfort in this time, I'll be praying for you.
Danny, Im sorry I didn't come to the visitaion. I Miss Doug. He was the funniest person I ever knew... I really miss him, Mike
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