Bishop Copelyn Levy Riley

As a friend and coworker of Coneka, I want to extend my sincerest condolences for the loss of Bishop Riley. I know her family will miss him dearly. I didn't know him personally but if he is anything like Coneka, he was truly a wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts are with Coneka and the family during this very difficult time. -Kim Black - Veterans Affairs

As a friend and coworker of Coneka, I want to extend my sincerest condolences for the loss of Bishop Riley. I know her family will miss him dearly. I didn't know him personally but if he is anything like Coneka, he was truly a wonderful person. My prayers and thoughts are with Coneka and the family during this very difficult time.

Bishop Riley was the epitome of what a true shepherd is and should be. He was in my life for 43 years, since I was nine years old. I'm going to truly miss Bishop, our church service, his preaching, teaching, wisdom, how he would hold each member hands and prayed for us after each church service, his encouraging words, laughter, guidance,passion, his love for all God's people, his concern about our souls, our conversations on the telephone, how he would be working in his garden, yet still find the time to teach me life lessons, our car rides together and how we work together at the church that he built with his own hands. He has truly made a huge impact on my life and it will never be the same without him. He worked so hard everyday in the vineyard and he taught us to do the same. His life spoke volumes! YES, he was a spiritual and a natural father to me.. Even though his flesh has died but his spirit will NEVER die.. I send my condolences to the Riley family and may God bless you. Sis. Bettie M. Harley

Bishop Riley was and will always be the best example of a father figure to me. He never change I came to Fellowship as a teenager and Bishop was the same no matter what he showed us love. I remember one of his saying "let's go down in prayer" I can hear him saying that. Moving back to SC I use to drive from Ladson SC Bishop told me baby you going to have to find a church close by I said to him I didn't want to because he can't be replaced. My heart is so hurt but I have beautiful memories of Bishop Riley. The last time I came to church was a Friday service Bishop ask me to read and the Bible was torn and the pages were out of order Bishop asked my sister Bettie Harley to help me find the scripture and I look up and I said"Bishop Riley of all the things you have taught us I know my Bible and where to find the scripture". Bishop could only laugh. What a great man of God. I'm comfort by the fact that Bishop Copelyn Riley is with Jesus and he lived a life before as he desires us to live. To the Riley family God bless and comfort you. Love you always Bishop Riley thank you for your life as one of the best examples in my life. Debra Ann Conner Taylor 2022.

Condolences to the Riley family. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May you all find great comfort in the many precious memories he has left behind. Love you all cousin Judy Seigler

"Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain." ~Cheri McLeod

Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. C. McLeod

My prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Bishop Copelyn L. Riley. I am saddened by the loss of my uncle but I am blessed and greatful to have met him in this life. Joann Riley.

To Phyllis and family, I know words can't take away the hurt you're feeling, but I want you to know how much I care. Sending you love and strength in this time of loss. I'm so glad I had a chance to know your father. He was a special person who will be so sorely missed.

Bethesda & Kiiyah Stokes (Friends of family)

To the Riley family, I am praying for peace and strength for the entire family, at this time. Remember, to be absent from life, is to be in the presence of the Lord. Mr. Riley may you rest in peace. Vicki Webley - VA Co-Worker of Coneka Riley

Offering my sincere condolences to Coneka and family during this difficult time. Praying for you all. Tambrika, VA Coworker.

Uncle Cope was indeed a shining light of love and a rock of goodness to the Riley family. He will always be loved and never forgotten. Lovingly, Diane Riley (neice)

To Coneka Riley and your Family my deepest condolences on the passing of your Father and Loved One. May God continue to give you and your Family comfort during this time. Antoine Williams, VA Co-worker

My deepest condolences to the Riley family, May God continue to strengthen and wrap his arms around your family daily. Robert Sabb

My deepest condolences to your family. May God continue to strengthen you and your family daily. Robert Sabb

Condolence to the Riley family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this time of such great loss we can look to God for comfort. (2Corinthians 1:3,4) Take comfort in knowing that your dear loved one is safe in the memory of God . This gives us the hope of seeing our loved ones again. (Acts 24:15) May these word be a source of comfort to you today and in the days ahead. Doris Hampton Jennings—-Kennerly rd neighbor

Elder Riley😭😭😭 I'm so glad I came to visit the church in October!!! I felt an urgency to see you as you were getting up in age!!! My God i loved Fellowship!! It was and still is my foundation 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I shall never forget you Elder Riley!!!! My first Pastor!!!!

Love Always, Jenerica

It's very sad to me that Pastor Riley is going. I've been known Pastor Riley ever since 98. I got baptized by him and become a member of his church. I always wait until after church to go down to him so he could please pray over me Pastor Riley was a very nice man and a very smart man he was like a father figure to me he will be truly missed.

Huntsville, Alabama Prayers and condolences to the Riley Family. My family and I will keep you lifted up in prayer and love. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

Ruth Jones-Ford and family

Bishop Copelyn Riley was and is a great Man of God well respected condolences to his Wife Children Family and Church Family Min Roger Bowman

To Bishop Copelyn Riley's Family, It was with great delight to have met Marilyn's twin in the garden. She often talked about Cope and the garden. Your loved one was a wonderful example of a person who loved life, an inspiration to others. May your memories comfort you.

You were a shining light to the Riley Family. RIP Uncle Copeland.

Antoinette Marshall (great niece)

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.