Julius Edward "J.E." Ryland

Reverend Julius Edward “J.E.” Ryland, age 85, born in Uriah, AL and a longtime resident of the Pine Grove Community currently residing in Leona, TN died Friday, February 26, 2021 at South Tennessee Regional Health System. He was the owner of Ryland Cabinet Shop, former Pastor of Lambert Holiness Church in Flomaton and former Pastor of Pine Grove Holiness Church for 28 years. He was a member and past president of Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife, Reba Shelton Smith Ryland of Leona, TN; his children, Dale (Alma) Ryland of Pine Grove, Wanda (Terry) Boutwell of Flomaton, AL, Delorise (Kenny) Hayles of Rabun and Gloria (Melvin) Stoker of Daphne, AL; bonus children, Stephen (Carolyn) Smith of Leona, TN and Randy (Connie) Smith of Leona, TN; one brother, Douglas Ryland of Walnut Hill, FL; one sister, Jeanette Brown of Molino, FL; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; ten bonus grandchildren and eight bonus great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Ruth Overstreet Ryland; a son, Julius Stephen Ryland; grandson, Justin Chad Ryland; bonus son, Ricky Smith; sister, Mary Lee Brooks and a brother, Bobby Joe Ryland.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Peacock, Reverend Frankie Bell and Reverend Jon Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Ross Ryland, Trent Boutwell, Ken Hayles, Cole Hayles, Stan Hayles, LaRon Stoker, Wade Stoker and Shane Stoker.

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