Gene Rae Ryals Sr.

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Gene Rae Ryals Sr, 79, Independence, Missouri passed away May 11, 2017.  A graveside service will be held 10:30 AM, Monday, May 15, 2017 at Brooking Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and/or Crossroads Hospice.

Gene was born August 21, 1937 in DesMoines, Iowa.  He served in the US Navy for four years.  Gene was a crane operator for 33 years for Belger Cartage Service.  He will be remember for his love of clean cars. Gene loved NASCAR and enjoyed watching the races on Sunday’s.

He was preceded in death by; parents and sister, Dona Roach.  Survivors include; wife of 60 years, Jackie, of the home; son & daughter, Gene Rae Ryals, Jr & his wife, Brenda, Independence, Missouri; daughter, Angela Cox, Blue Springs, Missouri; daughters & sons-in-law, Barbara & John Farrand, Independence, Missouri, Tracy & Robert Goodson, North Port, Florida; brother, Dean Ryals, Peculiar, Missouri; sister, Debbie Barnard, Raytown, Missouri; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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  1. Kristen (Dennett) McIntyre on May 12, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers going out to your entire family.



  2. Trevor Barnard on May 12, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    I will never forget going camping every weekend with him and my parents at Smithville Lake. I remember how proud he was of his tacos (more meat less grease Ryals tacos) and of his trucks! Boy would he have them shining! I couldn’t believe when mom got him on the back of the boat on a ski bob…he was sore for days! He taught me how to “ryalize” my cars by adding all the little extras that would set it apart. I will miss him dearly! He might be gone but he will never be forgotten.



  3. Lynne Mahoney on May 12, 2017 at 5:41 pm

    Angel know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss my friend ??



  4. Susan Mick on May 13, 2017 at 9:11 am

    What a great friend. Gene taught Ed everything he needed to know to become a crane operator with Belgers. WE had great times with all the family, watched the kids grow up, He always told Misty to meet in the middle. and when she showed up in her mustang, he was shocked but he taught her to pop the clutch and they took a ride with misty driving at 100 mph. WE will always be available for Jackie, Gene will be greatly missed but he fought a battle his way
    Ed and Susan MIck



  5. Mickie Abernathy on May 13, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    So sorry to hear about your dad, Geno. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort and peace as you remember the wonderful times you had together!
    Rich, Mickie, Wyatt and Logan Abernathy



  6. Thomas Shoemaker on May 15, 2017 at 7:06 am

    Please accept our most sincere condolences and may our prayers help comfort you during this saddened time. We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father.
    Tom Shoemaker and Theresa Vaughn



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