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Robert Louis "Bob" Ryals Sr.

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Robert Louis "Bob" Ryals, Sr. - Thunderbolt -Robert Louis "Bob" Ryals, Sr., 64, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, husband of Pamela Betz Ryals, died Sunday morning, February 25, 2007, at Memorial Health University Medical Center after a strong battle with lung cancer. He was a loving and devoted family man who loved people and loved to have a good time. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was a son of the late James Harris Ryals, Sr. and Mildred Bishop Ryals. Bob was a retired communications supervisor for Thunderbolt Police Department. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Harris "Buddy" Ryals, Jr. Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Pamela Betz Ryals of Thunderbolt, Georgia; two sons, Robert Louis "Rob" Ryals, Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Guyton, Georgia, and Jason Brian Ryals and his wife, Morgan, of Savannah, Georgia; one brother, William "Bill" Ryals of Savannah, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Cindy Anderson and her husband, Brian, of Savannah, Georgia; three grandchildren, Dowlin Ryals, Megan Scheibling and Tanner Ryals; several nieces and nephews, and his two dogs, Missy and Roxy. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o'clock Tuesday at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue with a Christian Wake Service being held at 5 o'clock. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend Patrick S. O'Brien. Interment will be private. Remembrances: American Cancer Society - Suite 206, 6600 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405 or a charity of the donor's choice. Savannah Morning News February 27, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2007.

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Judy Ware Harper

March 1, 2007

Bobby and I lived in the same neighborhood and rode the same bus to Savannah High..It was happy times for us and I will always remember Bobby as a nice friendly boy... I can see by the signing in this guest book that Bobby had alot of love and friendship in his life,,, I'm so happy to see that.. Bobby , deserved such a life.. my sympathey goes out to the family...

Susan Strickland

March 1, 2007

Dear Pam,
We just heard about Bob last night from Big Daddy. We can't begin to understand the emptiness you're feeling right now, but may it be a comfort to know that old friends are praying for you and the boys. God bless you. Susan & Jimmy Strickland

CHRISTINE BRISBIN

February 28, 2007

PAM
JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM SORRY TO HEAR BOB PASSED ON. I AM WITH YOU.
CHRISTINE MY DAD WORKED WITH BOB.
MY FAMILY AND I WILL PRAY FOR YOU.

Jeannine Dennis

February 28, 2007

Pam & Boys,
I am so sorry for your loss. Just think he is in heaven with Mama right now catching up and watching over all of ya'll right now. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

With my deepest sympathy,

Jeannine & boys

Tanyula Jones

February 27, 2007

thank you for the laughs and the good times we have shared at thunderbolt PD. Rest in peace

Sherri Craft

February 27, 2007

Mr. Ryals....God rest your soul and bless your family with strenght & love in this time of need. The Craft Family

Sherry Beasley

February 27, 2007

Pam:

I was so sorry to hear about your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you and your family.

Sherry Beasley

Fritz Toomer

February 27, 2007

Pam, Bob was a good man and a dedicated worker. My thoughs and prayers are with you and yours.

Fritz Toomer

Angela & Wayne Forshee

February 27, 2007

Pam & Boys,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Bob.I know you will miss him very much. Remember God is in control & "He" will comfort you, my Prayers are with you.

Trey Conners

February 27, 2007

Pam, Rob and Jason
May the peace of the lord be with you all. Mr. Ryals was the greatest man I ever knew. I will always keep the memories of he and I close to my heart. Be at peace Ryals my friend---

The Herrmann's

February 27, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 27, 2007

Pam,
I have such fond memories of Bobby. I'll never forget learning to drive a stick shift in his blue Mustang when I needed to borrow a car. He didn't bat an eyelash as I lurched and jerked away down the road. What a true gentleman. Love, Krista

Billy Haas

February 27, 2007

Rob,

I'm really sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Back in high school I always enjoyed speaking with him, he had a wonderful personality.

Lyman Davidson

February 27, 2007

Jason & Mrs. Pamela Ryals:

I remember the hospitality Bob and Pamela always displayed in making your home a "second home" for my son Guy when he and Jason were classmates at BC. Thank you for those memories, and God be with you.

Wes deVegter

February 27, 2007

Mrs. Ryals, I'm very sad to hear about your husband. I know you and your family loved him very much.

DONNA JOHNSON

February 27, 2007

May the love of family and
friends surround you all
and wrap you in its care
and know that you will
always be in our thoughts
and our prayers...

Michael Sergi and Family

February 27, 2007

Rob,

Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. I am sorry to hear about your father. God Bless.

Bonnie Mandly Kane

February 27, 2007

Jason, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We all live by God's plan, not our own, and we can only imagine the joy that your Dad will find in heaven... Bonnie Mandly Kane, iTech

Trey Conners

February 27, 2007

Mr. Ryals, 666666ix
Goodbye my friend, all good trips to Krispy Kreme must come to an end. You kept me safe, fed me and looked after me on the streets, you were the greatest man I have ever known.
Pam, Rob, and Jason- My prayers are with you all...

Johnstone Supply

February 27, 2007

Rob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kellie Jernigan

February 26, 2007

Pam, Rob and Jason,
You are in our prayers. May God Bless you all during this time.
Kellie Jernigan and Family

Pat Smith and Vikki Brinson

February 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 26, 2007

Officer Ryals was always a welcomed voice to hear when I called the Thunderbolt Police Dept. He shall be missed.

J. Zadach

GAY AND JIM Morrison

February 26, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TRYING TIME. BOBBY, I'LL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME, ROBBY & JON. YOU HAVE BEEN LIKE A BROTHER TO ME AND YOU WERE SO MUCH MORE THAN AN UNCLE TO MY BOYS. YOU HELPED THEM THROUGH SOME VERY HARD TIMES. WE WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH. I AM THANKFUL THAT I GOT TO SEE YOU IN JANUARY AND TALK WITH YOU. YOU CAN NOW BE WITH YOUR LOVE ONES IN A BETTER PLACE AND OUT OF PAIN. WE SEND OUR LOVE TO PAM, ROB AND JASON. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

GAY AND JIM MORRISON
PORTSMOUTH, VA.

Bryan Tackett

February 26, 2007

Jason and the rest of the Ryals Family:

I have such great memories of Mr. Ryals. He always had a joke and was one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure to know. Jason was one of the first people I met when I moved over to Nativity/St. Peter's and it was evident Jason received this welcoming spirit from his father.

I will certainly pray that God aide you in this time of grief and I am certain of Mr. Ryals' place in Heaven.

All my sympathy, prayers, and love.

Caitlyn Lain

February 26, 2007

Miss Pam,
I will miss Pops. I remember he taught me my ABC's when I was 4 and would always test me on them when he saw me even now that I'm 13. I will keep you in my prayers.

Michaele Yvonne Toomer

February 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Bob will be missed.

Joshua and Ellie McKenzie

February 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ryals family.

Dennis W. Rruch Sr.

February 26, 2007

The last 10-42 for Bob, My you dispathcer for GOD as you did for us.

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