Charles Clark Ryals, age 73, of Baldwin, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2020.
Mr. Ryals was born on August 10, 1946, in Clarkesville, Georgia to the late Charles and Merle Ryals. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant grandson. He was a retired construction worker. Mr. Ryals was of the Baptist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Cindy Ryals, of Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Jeff Broome, of Mt. Airy; daughter, Tracey Pruitt, of Mt. Airy; son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Marie Ryals, of Cornelia; son, Matthew Ryals, of Cornelia; step-daughter, Natasha Norton, of Clarkesville: step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Christopher and Tiffany Norton; brothers, Larry Ryals, of Clarkesville; Harold Ryals, of Demorest; Steven Ryals, of Mt. Airy; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel with Rev. Larry Ryals and Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens with Rev. Austin Kelley officiating and full military honors provided by the Grant Reeves VFW Post 7720, American Legion Post #84, and the Rabun DAV #15.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Habersham Gideons South Camp, P O. Box 195, Baldwin, GA 30511.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Blvd, Baldwin, GA 30511
