Townsend- Ernest J. Ryals, age 61, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Southeast GA Health System in Brunswick after a sudden illness. He was born in Wayne County and lived in McIntosh County all of his life and was a welder most recently working with Griffis Steel. He was a veteran having served in Vietnam, a member of Darien Church of God, and was an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his three daughters; Heather Aldridge (Daniel) of Brunswick, Ashley Ryals (Hank) of Darien, Jessica Ryals of Darien; sister: Jane Pointer (Joe) of Townsend; six brothers: Albert Ryals of Riceboro, Johnny Ryals of Hinesville, Paul Ryals, Matthew Ryals, Mark Ryals, and David Ryals all of Riceboro; four grandchildren: Daniel Aldridge, Gavin Ryals, Stephen Aldridge, and Alee Ryals; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, September 28, 2009 at 11 am from the Davis Cemetery with the Reverend Tommy Whaley officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 until 7 pm at the funeral home.
Family and friends may sign the on-line register book at www.howardjonesnobles.com.
Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.