James L. Riser

James L. Riser, 64, of Parkersburg, W.Va. went to be with his Lord on July 7, 2011 at his residence.He was born April 29, 1947, in Wood County, W.Va., a son of Freda Adams Riser of Parkersburg and the late Marl Riser.James was a former employee of O'Ames Co. and worked in maintenance at the Grand Central Mall. He was a member of the Hope Freewill Baptist Church.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Reva N. Kester Riser; two sons, James Scott Riser of Parkersburg and Shawn Marl (Jennifer) Riser of Mineral Wells; two grandsons, Issac and Luke Riser; two step-grandchildren, Taylor and Brett; two brothers, Bob (Wanda) Riser and Joe (Anna) Riser, both of Parkersburg; two sisters, Ida (Bill) Bee of Belleville and Connie (Everett) Silkett of Waverly; one sister-in-law, Judy Riser of Ellenboro; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Larry Riser; and his grandmother, Elsie Adams.Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Hope Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor Bud Corbin and Pastor Kenny Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Willow Island Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home 2333 Pike St. Parkersburg, W.Va. and one half hour prior to the service at the church.