1931
Alvin
2023
Alvin David Ryland
March 15, 1931 — March 28, 2023
Alvin David “Al” Ryland
Seneca, SC
Alvin David “Al” Ryland, age 92, passed away on March 28, 2023, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. Born March 15, 1931, he was the loving husband of 57 years to the late Mrs. Shirley Moore of Laurens, South Carolina and the son of the late Calvin David Ryland and Ethel Irene Long Ryland of Monroeville, Alabama.
Upon graduating from high school in Monroe County Alabama, Alvin enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired after 21 years at the rank of Technical Sergeant. During his service he was also awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force he worked for the South Carolina Highway Department as a Right of War Director for 21 years and continued to work in in the right of way acquisition field until finally retiring work at 80 years old.
Mr. Ryland is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ryland of Seneca, South Carolina; brothers-in-law: Gene (Ann) Moore of Greenville, South Carolina and Gary Moore of Cairo, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his wife and parents, Alvin is predeceased by sisters; Lucille Presley, Mildred McDonald, half-sisters; Catherine Salter, Alvie Lee Ivey; brothers; Clinton Ryland, newton Ryland; half-brothers Calvin Ryland, James G Ryland, and William H. Long.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Seneca Chapel is assisting the family of Mr. Ryland.
Seneca, SC
Alvin David “Al” Ryland, age 92, passed away on March 28, 2023, at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, South Carolina. Born March 15, 1931, he was the loving husband of 57 years to the late Mrs. Shirley Moore of Laurens, South Carolina and the son of the late Calvin David Ryland and Ethel Irene Long Ryland of Monroeville, Alabama.
Upon graduating from high school in Monroe County Alabama, Alvin enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired after 21 years at the rank of Technical Sergeant. During his service he was also awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force he worked for the South Carolina Highway Department as a Right of War Director for 21 years and continued to work in in the right of way acquisition field until finally retiring work at 80 years old.
Mr. Ryland is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Ryland of Seneca, South Carolina; brothers-in-law: Gene (Ann) Moore of Greenville, South Carolina and Gary Moore of Cairo, Georgia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his wife and parents, Alvin is predeceased by sisters; Lucille Presley, Mildred McDonald, half-sisters; Catherine Salter, Alvie Lee Ivey; brothers; Clinton Ryland, newton Ryland; half-brothers Calvin Ryland, James G Ryland, and William H. Long.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Mountain View Funeral Home – Seneca Chapel is assisting the family of Mr. Ryland.
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