William H. Ryals, 77, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 10:00AM at Parkhill Cemetery – 4161 Macon Rd. Columbus, Georgia 31907 with Rev. Greg Harrison officiating.
Born in Eastman, Georgia on June 1, 1944 to the late Jacob Weathers Ryals Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth Miller Ryals. Bill as he was known by many, served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1967 then went on to retire from Southern Natural Gas and City of Columbus. He received many certificates from Columbus Technical College for Refrigeration and HVAC just to name a few. Bill’s main hobby was fixing things, he often would fix anything you asked him to and doing yard work. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandsons who cherished their PawPaw.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Pearl Ryals; sister, Kathryn Ryals Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Diane Ryals; Daughter, Tonya Calvert (Jonathan Calvert); grandsons, Joshua Schley Calvert, Nathan Thomas Calvert and Joseph Ryals Calvert; siblings, J.W. Ryals, Jr., Martha Ryals Jeanes, Ellen Ryals Barlow, James Danny Ryals and Betty Ryals Nettles.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Columbus Hospice House at www.columbushospice.com.
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