Johnie Watson Ryel
- This eternal flame burns forever -
- in remembrance of Johnie Watson Ryel -
Born
January 23, 1931
Aline, Oklahoma
Burle went to meet our Lord
May 10, 2008
Age: 77
Interment
Carmen Cemetary
Monday, May 12, 2008
Carmen, Oklahoma
Johnie Watson Ryel
January 3, 1931 - May10, 2008
Johnie Watson Ryel, 77, of Conway, passed from this life on May 10, 2008 at his home after
a long battle with cancer and from a broken heart after losing his son Gary thirteen months ago.
He was born January 23, 1931 to Ralph and Lottie Ryel in Aline, OK. He married Donna Rose Green on August 24, 1951.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, and his son.
Johnie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Ryel, daughter Rita Anthony and husband Max of Aline, OK,
five grandchildren; Hilary Nicholson and husband Matt, Haley Brown and husband Tom, Bennett Ryel, Wain Ryel
and wife Michelle, and Rosanna Ryel, two great-grandchildren; Jayden and Aleigh, one brother; Bill Ryel and
wife Fern, one sister; Inez Marshall, sister-in-law; Vereta McBride and husband Max of Aline, OK; brother-in-laws;
Leland Green and wife Carolyn of Caldonia, MS, Vencil Green and wife Loreta of Carmen, OK, a special nephew;
Jack Ryel and wife Blanche, their sons; Brian and his wife Stacy, and Jeff Ryel, and many nieces and nephews.
He worked in chain stores for twenty years and started working for Sam Walton when he had seven variety stores
and helped to open the first few Wal-Mart stores. He also worked in sales for many years. He enjoyed water and
snow skiing, dancing, RV travel, and Good Sam's RV club. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Conway.
Johnie Ryel was a long time member of the Arkansas Goodsams RV Club, The Toad Suck Sams
Funeral service were held Monday, May 12, 2008 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Bro. Larry Pillow officiating.
Graveside service were held Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Carmen Cemetery in Carmen, OK,, Pastor Polly Young officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials were made to CARTI, 2605 College Avenue, Conway, Arkansas 72034.
Though Johnie is gone, He is not forgotten.
Though Johnie is absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rest.
by The Arkansas Goodsams
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