Auburn L. Ryals, age 84 of Pensacola, passed away on April 1, 2012. Auburn was preceded in death by his parents Iola and Clarence L. Ryals; two brothers Otis Ryals and Colon Ryals. Mr. Ryals was a World War II veteran of the Merchant Marines. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Delarce Ryals; two daughters, Judy Fudala, Kay (Leo) MacSweeney; five grandchildren, Dustin (Aubry) Rood, Randy Rood, Jennifer Fudala, Alexis Rood, Leo MacSweeney; two great grandchildren, Anders Rood, Holden Rood; three sisters, Euline Bennett, Irene Bennett, Evelyn Biles; one brother, Elvin Ryals. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home with the funeral service starting at 2:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens.