James "Jimmie" Ryon, 94, of Shelbyville died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Heritage House Convalescent Center.
Born May 22, 1915, in Paris, Texas, he was the son of Henry and China (Boyles) Ryon. He married Margaret Schoentrup on May 4, 1945, and she survives.
Other survivors include his daughters, Susan (husband, Peter) Buckley of Hampton, Va., Joan (husband, Paul) Stagge of Waldron and Christina Hagg of Shelbyville; and grandchildren, Michelle, Dyane, Jimmy, James and Bob; and great-grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Alisa, Cody and Nadalie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Ryon; son-in-law, Ronald Hagg; four brothers; and two sisters.
Mr. Ryon had been employed with General Electric Co. for 17 years, then with the city of Shelbyville for 11 years, retiring in 1980.
He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post No. 70.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted by local veterans organizations.
An online guest book can be signed at www.murphy-parks.com.
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