Riley Dean Faris

Riley Dean Faris, 30, of Salina, Kansas, unexpectedly passed away on October 17, 2025, following a motorcycle accident.

He was born September 20, 1995, in Plainville, Kansas, to parents, Tiny and Linda (Stithem) Faris.

He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and the best friend. He was a man of quick wit with a bigger heart than most, and had an uncanny ability to bring laughter to any situation. To know Riley was to love him. He would give anything to help in any capacity he could.

Riley grew up in Stockton, Kansas, and later moved with his family to Salina. He graduated from Salina Central High School in 2014, then went on to pursue a career as a machinist. He started his career at Hoff’s Machine and Welding and was currently at Exline. As a second-generation member of Free Tomorrow Motorcycle Club, he came by it naturally, and motorcycles were his passion; whether it was riding, building, fixing, or just burning some rubber, because who doesn’t love a good burnout?! Even from a young age, Riley was known for taking apart anything he could find and then trying to piece it back together to make it his own. Although cut short, his life has left a lasting impact on so many people, and he will be missed by all who loved him.

Riley was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ronald and Alice Stithem, and his aunt, Ronda Stanley.

Survivors include his parents, Tiny and Linda Faris; his brother, Colton Faris (Kelly); nephew, Watson; and niece, Caroline Faris. He also leaves behind his brothers and their families of Free Tomorrow Motorcycle Club, many friends, paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Celebration of Life Event will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, at the VFW Post 1432, 1108 W. Crawford St, Salina.

Donations may be directed to Linda Faris, with details to be determined at a later date, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas.