Frank Elisha Ryals

Frank Elisha Ryals, age 64, of Hazlehurst passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Ryals was born December 30, 1958 to Peter Ryals and Ann Register Ryals.  He was a member of Lumber City Free Will Baptist Church and was a logger.  Mr. Ryals was preceded in death by his significant other, Anita Sammons, and brothers-in-law, Jimmy Grantham, and Johnny Cooper.

Survivors include his daughter, Sarah Ryals of Hazlehurst; sons, David (Keri) Ryals of Fitzgerald, and Johnny Perno of Hazlehurst; sisters, Barbara Cooper and Teresa Grantham both of Hazlehurst; brother, Chris (Dawn) Ryals of Warm Springs; Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery with Rev. Royce Hulett Officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Gavin Smith, Blayden Cooper, Victor Cooper, Jackson Ryals, Colby Ryals and Alex Grantham.

Honorary pallbearers will be shane McCullar, Johnny Perno, Carl McCullar and Lance DeVaul.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.