Terry D. Ryals

Funeral Services for Terry D. Ryals will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 22, 2024 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe with Brother Rick Crandall officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery, Bernice, LA. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home, West Monroe, LA.
Terry was born August 31, 1944 in Jonesboro, LA to Edwin and Roby Barr Ryals, who preceded him in death. He passed away at his home in West Monroe, LA surrounded by those that loved him dearly on February 16, 2024. For 59 years, Terry was a devoted husband to Judy taking care of her every need. He cherished spending time with those he held most dear to him – his family and friends. Growing up in Morgan City, LA, he spent most his time hunting and fishing in the bayou near his home and loved sharing his many adventures with others. Knowing Terry was like knowing joy and laughter. When visiting with him, you could always expect to hear a good story. Serving others was one of the things he enjoyed doing the most. He could always be counted on no matter the time of day to do whatever he could to assist anyone. Terry was a member of First Baptist Church of West Monroe where he served as a greeter. He was the former owner/operator of Snappy Lube in Monroe, LA along with his lifelong friend and business partner, Ronnie Green.
Left to cherish memories of Terry are his loving wife, Judith (Judy) Armor Ryals; his daughter, Lori Ryals Broach and husband, Murry; two grandchildren, Mallory Nicole Broach and Madelyn Elizabeth Broach. He also leaves behind a sister, Gathy Ryals Reed and husband, Gordon Reed; brother in law, Stan Armor; three nephews, Gordon Patrick Reed II, Taylor Ryals Reed, and James Peyton Armor; one niece, Ashley Elizabeth Reed and many other cherished family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Goleman, Patrick Reed, Taylor Reed, David Green, Greg Farrar, Ken Fletcher, Peyton Armor and honorary pallbearer will be Tommy Barr.
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