It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Marion Ryals Jr. (Macon, Georgia), who passed away on November 7, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Mary Ryals and James Ryals Sr.; his son Jody Ryals; and his siblings, Billy, Donnie Ryals and Pat Rogers.

He is survived by : his wife Janie Pelt Ryals; his son James "Jay" Ryals III; his grandchildren, Jennifer Schmitz (Elliott), James "Josh" Ryals IV (Tiffany), Jesica Hilliard (Christien) and Jace Ryals; his great grandchildren, Rylee and Rhett Schmitz; his grandchildren, Mariana, Evelina, Weston Ryals and Colter Hilliard; his sister Lynda Stone; and his niece Amy Stone-Jones "Peanut". He is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
FairHaven Funeral Home