Mr. Laurence "Tommy" Riney

Tommy Riney, age 72, passed away on April 12, 2021 at his home in Lexington, surrounded by his loved ones. Tommy was born on October 26, 1948 in Kennett, MO to the late LV Riney and Virginia (Reed) Riney Frantzen. Living in Caruthersville, MO, Tommy would later meet the love of his life, Angel Lynn Little, one Halloween night at Knox’s Drive In and would go on to marry her just five short months later, where they remained married for 53 years. Tommy was a veteran who served in both Vietnam at 19 years old and Iraq at 53 years old. He was a proud 5 gallons blood donor, loved playing golf with his Magntek buddies, and retired from the National Guard with his best friend, Tim Russell. Tommy was a one-of-a-kind man who never met a stranger, was quick with his wit, perfected the art of pranking, and could tell a story so vividly that you felt like you where there. He was calm by nature but fiercely loved and protected his family. He never asked for help but gave it without hesitation and gave it often. He was the main character in our lives and had a heart so genuine and kind that, once you met him, you were immediately drawn to him. Though he loved his wife and children dearly, his grandbabies were his pride and joy. Tommy loved the St Louis Cardinals, John Wayne, western movies, playing cards, and, man, did he love his lawn! Although he may be gone, he will never be forgotten and a piece of him will forever live within our hearts. Tommy is survived by his wife, Lynn; two daughters, Shannon (Mike) Wood and Lorie (Buddy) Beecham, all of Lexington; one honorary son, Erik Tinker of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Laura Jean Riney of Dyersburg, TN and Konda Riggs (George Sansom) of Caruthersville, MO; six grandchildren, Derrick Clark, Ally (Reggie) Fleming, Kristin and Xander Wood, Catelyn and Dylan Beecham, and Ethan, Seth, Mason, and Connor Tinker; one great grandson, Jay Fraser; as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews who he wholeheartedly adored and cherished. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Clyde Riney of Van Buren, MO. Graveside services will be held at Caraway Cemetery on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the First United Methodist Church in Lexington, TN or to the Kirkland Cancer Center in Jackson, TN. Pafford Funeral Home of Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Due to COVID the family has requested that all attendees wear masks and practice social distancing.

Mr. Laurence "Tommy" Riney

October 26, 1948 - April 12, 2021