Lester Joseph Ryall

1929 ∼ 2024

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Lester J. Ryall

Lester Joseph Ryall, 94, of Beaumont, passed away peacefully on May 14. 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon, Saturday May 18, 2024, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China, Texas. The celebrant will be Reverend Polycarp Otieno of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in China. Burial will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Beaumont.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home in Beaumont.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 19, 1929, he was the son of James L. Ryall and Oreline M. (Schexnaildre) Ryall. Lester was wonderful and compassionate and loved by his family. He spent his career working at Mobil Chemical and ExxonMobil where he lived in Kansas and throughout Texas. Upon retirement, he spent many years traveling, taking trips overseas, cruises, and proudly visited all 50 states. Lester is deeply missed and all of our prayers are with him in Heaven.

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Fay J. (Evenson) Ryall and parents, James L. Ryall and Oreline M. Ryall.

He is survived by his eleven children, Fay A. Harrison, Paula M. Noble, Nancy L. Edwards, Lester J. Ryall, Jr., Linda M. Matherne, Joseph R. Ryall, Peggy A. Montalbano, Judy L. Ledet, Jean M. Ryall, Mary K. Ballenger and Peter T. Ryall, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Ave, Beaumont, Texas 77702.

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Celeste Salhab May 24, 2024

Dear Ryall Family, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. I never knew him, but knowing and going to Kelly with a number of his children, I have no doubt that he was a wonderful man and father. May the lifetime of memories that you have sustain you all through this difficult time. Celeste

Gwen Mouton May 23, 2024

Mary, Its Gwen Mouton I just saw this . I'm so very so for your loss Sister.

Cousin, Mike Ryall. May 18, 2024

To My ( 11 ) Cousins. Y’all have has been called to witness the final resting place of your( father ) & my ( uncle).God stated, rejoice, and be glad, for your reward is heaven. God ( Heaven ) Paradise!

Mary Smith May 18, 2024

Ryall Family, We were sorry to hear about your dad. I really looked forward to seeing him when he came in to the office. He remembered all the details of our last visit and would ask how my daughter in New Orleans was doing. He will be missed. Sending prayers for Mr. Ryall and of your family Mary Moorhouse Smith

Robert & Phyllis Lee May 18, 2024

Nancy and family, you have our sympathy and are in our prayers. May your Dad rest peacefully in heaven with Jesus.

Your friends from Kelly Pipe May 17, 2024

Your friends from Kelly Pipe has purchased Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum Peace Lily for Lester Ryall

Susy Le Blanc Triantafillis May 17, 2024

My prayers and condolences to you. May your loss be lightened through many year of precious memories.

Mike cacioppo May 17, 2024

Lester and sisters, I am so sorry for your loss.

Nephew, Mike Ryall May 17, 2024

Mr. Lester J. Ryall was a solid stone beyond the recognizes of a christian, faith, good, kindness, fair, open minded to all. He live holy daily and walked with whole faith each day.

Nephew, Mike Ryall May 17, 2024

Mr. Lester J. Ryall was a solid stone beyond the recognizes of a christian, faith, good, kindness, fair, open minded to all. He live holy daily and walked with whole faith each day.

Montalbano Family May 17, 2024

Montalbano Family has purchased Sapphire Skies for Lester Ryall

Kaletah & Greg Brown May 16, 2024

Kaletah & Greg Brown has purchased Grace and Majesty for Lester Ryall

event Visitation

location_on 1155 N 11th St, Beaumont, 77702

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schedule Friday, May 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

event Mass

location_on 245 US 90, China, 77613