The late Riley Granger was from Lancaster, California. The community and his family are devastated by his sudden passing, which occurred on Saturday night, June 22, 2024, due to a tragic accident caused by a wrong-way driver. Riley’s life, though short, was marked by kindness, love, and a deep passion for cars, which he shared with everyone who knew him.
Riley worked alongside his brother, Dustin, and their father at Ted’s Carburetor Shop. His unexpected death has left a significant void in both his family and their business. The family is now grappling with personal grief while trying to manage the daily operations of the shop without him.
In response to this tragedy, Michael Mortell, Riley’s cousin, has organized a GoFundMe campaign to raise $60,000 to cover funeral expenses and provide financial support to Riley’s family. So far, the campaign has raised $600 from five donations, with contributions from individuals like Christina Talley, Max Koch, Andrew Holmes, Chris Hensley, and Dale Hemrick.
Kelly Henry, a long-time friend of Riley, shared on Facebook, "Any donation is helpful to my friends of a very long time, Riley was taken from us way too young. He was always so cheerful and kind, loved hot rods, and was the one who made all our cars look so good."
Other friends and community members have expressed their sorrow and support online. Tim Rigby commented, "Such a shame…such a good person," while Zane Murcer shared, "I hate to hear this. I met Riley when I sold him a 2010 Camaro SS. We had stayed in touch ever since then, just always talkin cars. Great guy. He will be missed."
Gary Cranmer, although he never met Riley in person, mentioned, "Terrible news! I never met Riley, as I live in Illinois, but we were friends on Facebook and talked several times about cars. RIP brother."
The outpouring of grief and memories from the community highlights the impact Riley had on those around him. His enthusiasm for cars and his warm personality left a lasting impression on many. The fundraiser organized by Michael Mortell aims to alleviate some of the financial burden on Riley’s grieving family, helping them navigate this difficult time and honoring Riley’s memory.
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