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James Dryman Obituary
February 17, 1933 - January 5, 2021
Midland , Georgia - James (Jim) Thomas Dryman Sr. passed away on January 5, 2021. Jim was born on February 17, 1933 in Tallulah Falls Georgia to Pratt Joseph Dryman and Nell Thomas Dryman. He was preceded in Death by two sisters, Wanda Dryman Brightwell of Athens Georgia and Juanita Dryman Smalley of Smyrna Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sandra Smith Dryman of Midland, Georgia and three sons, Jimbo Dryman (Betsey) of Cataula, Georgia, Joey Dryman (Wanda) of Irmo, South Carolina and Chris Dryman (Heather) of Columbus, Georgia. He had eight grandchildren; Kendall, Morgan, Lauren, Aubrey, Avery and Jordyn Dryman; Christopher McCarthy and Tre Ellison.
Jim Graduated from Toccoa High School in Toccoa, Georgia. He attended Georgia State University, Abraham Baldwin College and Graduated from the Southern School of Pharmacy at Mercer University.
As a Pharmacist, Jim started his career working at Tuxedo Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1972, Jim opened and co-owned Bladen & Dryman Pharmacy on Wynnton Road. From there he owned Edgewood Pharmacy for a time in the early eighties. He continued his career as the Pharmacist at Davis Drugs for almost 20 years. He worked for CVS on Warm Springs Road and finally retired from J&J Pharmacy in 2014 after serving the Columbus community for over 43 years.
Jim attended Wynnton United Methodist Church since 1976 where he was a member of the Goodwill Sunday School class.
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Betty & Palmer Temple
August 11, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. We just learned this today when we were trying to look y´all up. Many years ago Palmer married you & Jim. Jim was like a brother to me when we were neighbors at Peachtree Park in Atlanta. We have very fond memories of Jim.
Joey & Charlotte
January 18, 2021
He will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
June Johnson
January 13, 2021
Mr. Dryman hired me at Bladen&Dryman Pharmacy in March of 1978. We became friends fast. After he left there, we stayed in touch for a long time. After his retirement kind of list touch but would run into him hear and there. I continued my career in pharmacy and just retired with 42 years of being a Certified Pharmacy Tech. Rest in Peace Dear Friend!!!
Linda S Twiggs
January 12, 2021
Jim Dryman was a fine gentleman, beautiful child of God, husband to Sandy and father to three sons and their wives plus eight grands. Everyone loved his gentle nature, kind heart and his wit. He will be missed. We loved him!
Wallace and Linda Twiggs
Norman Davis
January 10, 2021
Although we lost touch over the years, this really hurts. Sandy was the love of his life and he was so proud of Jimbo, Joey and Chris. I can just imagine him with those grandchildren! Jim was a very good man. The community has lost one of its finest. So many memories...Mr. B, Dimple and I send our warmest regards and deepest sympathy. RIP, Jim.
Laurie Formaggioni
January 10, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Dryman family. The Formaggioni family
John Stahl
January 9, 2021
Rest in peace Mr Dryman you were a good man.
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