James H. Ryals, 80, passed away January 14, 2012. He was a native of Jesup, GA, and had lived in Florida since childhood. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Middleburg. His parents, Clarence and Evelyn Dixon Ryals, preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 57 years, Edna Wright Ryals; a son, Michael Ryals (Deanna); daughters, Rena Howell (J.C.) and Lynda Battles (Donald); 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and 1 sister-in-law, Wilma St. Clair.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 19, 2012, from 6 until 8 PM, at Town and Country Chapel. . The funeral service will be Friday, January 20, 2012, at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Riverside Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to: Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205, (904) 781-9262, www.townandcountryfuneralhome.com.
