John "Baby Boy" Risner

June 7, 1924 - October 18, 2012

John "Baby Boy" Risner, age 88, a resident of Right Middle Fork in Salyersville, Kentucky passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012, at the Paul B. Hall Regional Medical Center in Paintsville, Kentucky. Mr. Risner was born June 7, 1924, in Salyersville, Kentucky, the son of the late John Tut and Martha Alsept Risner. Also, proceeding in death is his wife, Ines Jones Risner, and brother, Herbert Risner. Mr. Risner was employed as a farmer until his retirement. Those left to mourn includes sons, Jimmy, Kalton, J.B., and Tony Risner all of Salyersville, Kentucky, daughters, Kathleen Coffey and Nomo Ownens of Salyersville, Kentucky, and sisters, Minnie Rose Howard of Salyersville, Kentucky, and Dollie Mae Hurn of Dayton, Ohio. Also, surviving are eighteen grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services for John "Baby Boy" Risner will be conducted Monday, October 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky. Comforting words will be given by clergy Mark Campbell & Johnnie Reed. Burial will follow the service in the Risner Family Cemetery in Salyersville, Kentucky. The family will welcome friends Saturday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and anytime Monday prior to the funeral service. The arrangements are under the direction of the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville, Kentucky.