Stephen George Risley, of the Sagemont area, passed away on September 11, 2023, due to heart complications. Stephen was born to Clifford and Marion Risley on October 29, 1949, in Houston, TX.

He attended Stephen F. Austin High School, where he met his future wife, Patricia "Pat," during his senior year. They married in 1970 and eventually had two sons. He went to the University of Houston and then decided to attend the South Texas School of Law, graduating with his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1974.

Stephen worked in the lumber business with his father, Cliff, at Vaughan's while he attended the University of Houston and studied for the bar. He also worked for Central Hardwoods in sales and spent over 15 years with Dixie Plywood, where he met his good friend Wilbert Shorts and eventually retired in 2015. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, with many trips to Las Vegas early on and, most memorably, an Alaskan cruise vacation. In his last years, his health prevented many travels, so he spent most of his time watching Fox News, monitoring the market, checking his stock prices daily, and enjoying watching Jeopardy, all with his many dogs over the years.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife Pat, son Eric and his wife Diana with granddaughter Priscilla and her husband Jonathan Tovar and great-grandchild Kalani, grandson DJ and his wife Karen and great-grandchildren Andres Kai and Valerie Elena, grandson Jonathan Christopher and granddaughter Evelyn, son Jonathan Andrew and his wife Megan and grandsons Kayden and Landon, sister Cecilia Gail Beckham and brother Robbie Vincent Risley.

The memorial service honoring Stephen's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Peevey Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, he would like donations to be made to the Paws For Therapy non-profit organization. www.pawsfortherapy.org

Here is the link to donate. https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8XADiVOl7n