James David Ryland age 77 of Sale Creek died at his home early Sunday morning, June 7, 2015. He was born in Brownsville, PA October 29, 1937, the son of the late James Ewing Ryland and Thelma Louise (Hughes) Ryland.
He was a resident of Sale Creek for most of his life and retired as a machinist. He served his country with the US Army and was of the Baptist faith.
James is survived by his wife of 59 years Lola (Gentry) Ryland of Sale Creek, his daughter Jamie (Steve) Grant, his son Chris (Christy) Ryland and granddaughter Addison Ryland all of Soddy Daisy.
Please share your memories of James on his online guest register at
www.vanderwallfh.com
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A family graveside will be held Tuesday morning with Rev. David Haynes officiating. He will be laid to rest in Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton followed by a white dove release.
The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends Monday from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.