Colton Justus Riner

October 23, 2009 - July 15, 2021

Riner- Colton Justus Riner, age 11, of Starke, Florida passed away on July 15, 2021 at North Florida Regional Medical Center Starke Campus. He was born in Orange Park, Florida on October 23, 2009 to his loving parents, Thomas “Tommy” Riner and Connie Wright. Colton was full of life and lived to the fullest. He loved being outdoors; hunting, fishing, camping, treasure seeking, and playing imaginary war games. He had the most vivid imagination and even created his own Country. Colton was a history buff who found joy in learning about events from the past. He also enjoyed dressing up in costumes but especially loved Indian themed attire and military camouflage. Most of all, Colton loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was described as “everything” to all who knew him. Colton was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Cindy Jones and maternal grandparents, Betty and William “Billy” Wright. Colton is survived by his parents; Tommy Riner (Emily DeWitt) of Starke, FL and Connie Wright (Robert Bowers) of Starke, FL; brothers, Dustin Wright, Ashton Wright, Nathan Riner, and Jonathan Riner all of Starke, FL, and Anthony Desola of TN; sister, Elizabeth Riner of Starke, FL; niece, Jazzlyn Wright; nephew, Kaleb Parrish; paternal grandfather, Dean Riner; God grandparents, Elizabeth and Bruce Ellison; along with many extended family and friends Colton loved dearly. A Celebration of Colton’s Life will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 12:00 pm at his church, Safe Harbor Congregational Holiness Church with Pastor Rudy Thornton officiating. Interment will follow at Manning Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 23, 2021 an hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book