James Ryno

James Ryno passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. He was born June 26, 1930, in Aquilla. He was preceded in death by parents, D.A. Ryno and Ola Faye Armstrong Ryno. James "Jim" was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather — better known by family as "Gran-Gran." Jim's humor, strength and support will greatly be missed by his family. Jim proudly served in the United States Army as a surgical technician.Jim worked with Chevrolet and Ford for many years and owned Ryno's Auto Repair in Corsicana. He was raised to a Master Mason on Dec. 15, 1952, at Blooming Grove Lodge 497 and took great pride in being a Mason. He was very active in the community, both Corsicana and Blooming Grove. Also, he served on the city council in Blooming Grove.He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Lane Ryno of Blooming Grove; daughter, Gail Ryno of Frisco; son, Craig Ryno and wife Rhonda of Waxahachie; grandchildren, Carol, Lisa, Michelle, Jamie and Blake; and several great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Hershel and sister Velma and several wonderful brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Griffin-Roughton Chapel with Brother Grady Cashion officiating. Interment will follow at Dresden Cemetery. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.An online guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com by selecting the James Ryno obituary.Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.