Sammie Lee Risley

Sammie Lee Risley, age 57 lifelong resident of Ridgway died peacefully in Harrisburg Medical Center on Saturday, January 14, 2012. Sammie was born in Eldorado to the late Sam and Margaret (Davis) Risley. Sammie was born with Downs Syndrome but lived a beautiful and happy life, as he loved watch Giligan's Island and Little Rascals on TV but mostly loved his color books. He was always happy and loving and his favorite time of the year was always the parade at Popcorn Day. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Sammie is survived by 3 brothers, George (Marilouise) Risley, Keith Risley and Scott (Melissa) Risley all of Ridgway. 5 nephews, Charles, Kris, Gage, Zane and Kyle.

Sammie will be cremated and a graveside service with the interment of his ashes next to his parents will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Jackson Cemetery in Ridgway. Those wishing to attend should go directly to the cemetery

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