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Earl Ryals Obituary

RYALS Earl Ryals, 63, passed away May 13, 2007 at his residence. He was a native of Darien, Georgia and has lived most of his life in North Florida. He was a Baptist by faith. He was a mason and a member of Lodge #32. Mr. Ryals loved working in his shop on old cars. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Julie; daughters Lisa Thornly (Mike) of Yulee, Christina Bishop (Dale) of Jacksonville; Brothers Clayton Ryals (Tootsie) of Chatsworth, TN, Wilbur Ryals (Linda) of Hilliard, Bobby Ryals (Vivian) of Callahan, and Jim Poppell (Cathy) of Jacksonville; a sister Emma Studstill of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Crystal, Nick (Jamie), Robert, Chrissy Ann, and Amy; his loving and devoted dog, Captain Jack; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 15th at 11 am in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road with Rev. Alton Hardee, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday (TODAY) from 6pm-8pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospice Earl B Hadlow Center for caring. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 15, 2007.

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Janet Blanton

May 18, 2007

Julie & family,
We were truly sorry to hear about Earl. Steve enjoyed working with Earl even though he gave him a hard time or 2... :>)), but that wouldn't be Earl if he didn't. We always had good times together at your house and will cherish the memories. (Except for algebra of course)hehe... May the love of family & friends carry you through your grief. God bless all of you. Call me sometimes..548-0031

We love ya, Steve & Janet

Stevette & Andy Rehberg

May 17, 2007

Julie, Lisa, Tina and family and friends of Earl.. Earl will be greatly missed but will always, always be in our hearts.
God Bless and Keep you all.
Stevette & Andy

Brenda Smith

May 16, 2007

Julie,
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May Earl's memories live forever in your hearts. Throw your sorrows to the Lord and he will hear your cries. He will not leave you or forsake you.

Linda Smiley

May 16, 2007

Mrs Julie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss,it will be hard for everyone.Just always remember there is no more pain.Mr.Earl will be missed!He can now see my DADDY and go fishing.Love all.
Linda Smiley (Barber)

Three's Company

May 16, 2007

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

Sabrina Poppell

May 16, 2007

Nick,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Penny Sloan

May 16, 2007

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

Penny and Ciara

Artis Carter

May 16, 2007

Sorry to hear about Earl. I worked with him at the shipyard for many years. I know that he will be missed.
God bless the family and give you the needed comfort at this time.

Artis E. Carter

Twanya Trotter

May 16, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless and keep you forever.

Tammy Myers

May 16, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

EDDIE BROWNING

May 16, 2007

julie,and girls sorry to hear about earl, i have know him for a long time, he was always a good person, he will be missed. we used to talk at lease once a week when he was at work, i did not hear about it until it was to late. if you need anything please let me no.

Roberta Smith

May 15, 2007

Dear Christine,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything you need, please let me know.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Roberta

Debbie Henretty (Sutton

May 15, 2007

Julie and Girls, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. One of my fondest childhood memories is living next door to you guys and dad and earl riding motorcycles together. I know you will miss him. But we will all get to see him again and he won't be in no pain. so know that our prayers are with you and if you just want to talk call us. love you all

Larry,Linda Rogers

May 15, 2007

I did not know Earl for long. But I can say I sure did like him. he came all the way to my house to help me start a go cart that belong to my grandaughter. He sure could fix a moter.It seemed he loved to help people. I used to love to sit around his office and here his stores. Boy will he be missed.GOD bless you all.

Stacy Owens (Clements)

May 15, 2007

Ryals family,
So sorry to here of Mr. Ryals passing. My heart goes out to your family.

Tammie Schoenfeld

May 15, 2007

Dear Julie,

Your positive spirit and faith will get you through this difficult time.
I admire you so much and am keeping you in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Sincerely,

Renee Pennington

May 15, 2007

Julie,
I am truly sorry for your loss and if there is anything you need please let me know. You are a very special person Julie, and today that is hard to find and I am so glad I had the pleasure of meeting you and being touched by your kindness. I know Earl is in a much better place now and he will be missed, but always rememeber he will be beside you always. God Bless you Julie.
Your Friend,
Renee Pennington,Frank and Sydney

Michelle Locke

May 15, 2007

Christy,
Just read about your dad's passing I remember your parents from our
teenage years. I'm sorry for your loss.
Michelle (Hallihan) Locke

Trey Mock

May 15, 2007

Grandma Julie and Family,
When I heard the news it grabbed me by the heart and squeezed tight (as I'm sure it did to many others as well). Then I realized that Earl was now in a better place. Pain and worry free, He has finally risen from this troubled world and is now awaiting us all in the same wonderful place we all pray to reach. I truly pray that the Lord helps you guys (as well as everyone else morning his loss), make it through these troubled time and to keep in mind He's in a better place. If you need anything at all, please feel free to let me or the family know, we love you guys and we'll be here.

Love,
Trey Mock and Family

Shannon and Terry Morgan

May 15, 2007

Julie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Diane Taylor (Bruner)

May 15, 2007

Julie,
My heart truly goes out to you as I know what you have went through and what you will continue to go through in the days ahead.
I have been there. Now Earl is up there with Rickie and I am sure they are having a good ole time, two funny red necks. : )
I love you and you are one of the strongest women I have ever known and you did everything you could for Earl and I know that he loved you for it, you were a good wife.
He is no longer suffering and is in a beautiful place and he will be remembered!
Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you, I am here.
Love you always,
Diane

Ray and Dale Eminisor

May 15, 2007

Dear Julie and Family,
We just learned of Earl's death and are sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers today and always. Please let us know if there is anything I can do to help you or the family.

May 15, 2007

RICHARD&TERESA FELCH

Richard McCubbin

May 15, 2007

Earl,
It was an honor and a pleasure to work with you. Julie, my prayers and sympathy to you and your family.

JoAnn Erickson

May 15, 2007

To Julie and her family..

I am sorry to hear of Earl's passing. As you move through the difficult days and weeks ahead, you will be present in my thoughts. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I would be grateful for the opportunity to help you. With sincere sympathy,

Diane Sutton

May 15, 2007

I am sending my deepest condolences. I have alot of good memories of your whole family.God will be with you all during these hard times. You all will be in our prayers.

Lisa Thornley

May 15, 2007

Dad, I wanted to be the first to sign your guest book even though I am your daughter. I just want to let you know that you are the greatest dad anyone could ask for and you have given me a life I would not change. Thanks for all you have done and all the love you have given, you will remain in my heart forever and will be thought of every second on the day. Its realy hard to believe that you have passed but I know that your a in a better place and now there is no more pain. I will deeply miss you.
Love you dad, your daughter Lisa

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