Graveside services for Lester Rufus Ryals of Pavo, will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday July 2, 2017 at Little Ochlocknee Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ellis Hardwick officiating. Mr. Ryals passed away Friday June 30, 2017 at his residence. Born on November 14, 1920 in Columbus, Ga, he was the son of the late Lester Ryals and Claudia Lawrence Ryals. Mr. Ryals was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his brother Franklin E. Ryals of Columbia, SC. along with one niece and three nephews. He is preceded in death by his sisters Mary Frances Coker and Edna Elizabeth Kinley and a brother J.B. Ryals. The family will be staying at the home of Mrs. Ross Lawrence Guests may sign the online register book at www.allenfh.com. Allen & Allen Funeral Home.