RYALS, Thomas Arnold Ryals, 80, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. Mr. Ryals, a U.S. Navy veteran, was born in Darien, Georgia and had lived in Jacksonville for the past 40 years. He was predeceased by a son, Thomas A. Ryals, Jr.; a grandson, Bill Brannon; a great grandson, Devin Brannon; and a brother, David P. Ryals, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Yvonne Ryals; 2 daughters, Beverly Brannon (Billy) and Faye Troutt (Charles); 1 son, Randy Ryals; 5 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 14, in the chapel of Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Interment will be in McIntosh Cemetery, McIntosh County, GA at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday, March 13, at the funeral home.