WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of R.C. Riley:

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend, R.C. Riley. Throughout his remarkable life, R.C. distinguished himself as a leader in his community, and he earned the respect of his peers throughout Kentucky and the nation. R.C’s sons, Roy and Keith, honor their father’s legacy by living the values of honesty and integrity that he taught them. As the Benton community gathers to remember R.C.’s life, Elaine and I send our condolences to his wife Peg, their family and their friends. We pray that their memories of R.C. will bring comfort in the coming days.”