Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
Wrights & Maxeys of Monroe County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
NameRYE, James Allen 
, Grandson
, GrandsonBirth Date2 Jan 1932
Birth PlaceAmory, Monroe County, Mississippi
Death Date4 May 2011 Age: 79
Death PlaceAmory, Monroe County, Mississippi
FatherRYE, James Albert (1885-1964)
MotherWRIGHT, Cleat (1906-1983)
Misc. Notes
James A. “Bozo” Rye, 79, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at Golden Living Center in Amory. He was born Jan. 2, 1932, in Amory, to James Alber and Clete Wright Rye.
James was a graduate of Amory High School, class of 1950. He graduated from IJC, attended Mississippi College and graduated from Ford Motor College in Detroit. He was a truck driver, did roofing and insulation work and owned his own business.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, was a Mason and was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 41. He always looked forward to working at the Masonic Barbeque fundraiser for the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge. A diehard sports fan, he lived and breathed football. He was a wonderful man and mentor, and he cherished time spent with his family. He enjoyed telling jokes.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret V. Rye of Amory; his daughter, Diane Francis McNeal of West Columbia, Texas; his sons, Kevon O. Rye of Amory, Kraig A. Rye of Golden, Keith A. Rye of Raleigh, N.C., Kent R. Rye and David A. Rye of Baytown, Texas; his sister, Virginia (Hank) Hood of Smithville; his brother-in-law, Ralph (Terri) Huggins of Aurora, Minn.; his mother-in-law, Thalia (Howard) Nash of Hatley; his grandchildren, Richelle, Tyler, Brocton, Kraig Jr., Shelby, Kamoron, Lauren, Brandy, Heather, Hali, Harley, Kristen, Savannah and Andrew; six great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews, Holly, Melissa, Randy, Leigh, Laura and Paul.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth Rye and John Hoffpauer.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Forbus, Wayne Childress, Wayne Arrant, James Dean, Ed Cole and John Ritter.
James was a graduate of Amory High School, class of 1950. He graduated from IJC, attended Mississippi College and graduated from Ford Motor College in Detroit. He was a truck driver, did roofing and insulation work and owned his own business.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, was a Mason and was a member of Eastern Star Chapter 41. He always looked forward to working at the Masonic Barbeque fundraiser for the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge. A diehard sports fan, he lived and breathed football. He was a wonderful man and mentor, and he cherished time spent with his family. He enjoyed telling jokes.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret V. Rye of Amory; his daughter, Diane Francis McNeal of West Columbia, Texas; his sons, Kevon O. Rye of Amory, Kraig A. Rye of Golden, Keith A. Rye of Raleigh, N.C., Kent R. Rye and David A. Rye of Baytown, Texas; his sister, Virginia (Hank) Hood of Smithville; his brother-in-law, Ralph (Terri) Huggins of Aurora, Minn.; his mother-in-law, Thalia (Howard) Nash of Hatley; his grandchildren, Richelle, Tyler, Brocton, Kraig Jr., Shelby, Kamoron, Lauren, Brandy, Heather, Hali, Harley, Kristen, Savannah and Andrew; six great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews, Holly, Melissa, Randy, Leigh, Laura and Paul.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth Rye and John Hoffpauer.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Forbus, Wayne Childress, Wayne Arrant, James Dean, Ed Cole and John Ritter.
Spouses
Birth Date30 Nov 1936
Birth PlaceWest Virginia
Death Date27 Feb 2015 Age: 78
Death Place Tavares, Lake County, Florida,
FatherWILKES, William Edgar Jr. (1912-1965)
MotherCAMERON, Kathleen Louise (1913-1948)
Misc. Notes
Wanda Lou Avendt, age 78, of Tavares, Florida, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2015. Wanda was born November 30, 1936 in West Virginia.
She worked for many years in the dry cleaning business.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Avendt of Tavares, FL; sons, Kevin Rye of MS, Kraig Rye of MS, and Keith Rye of NC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
She worked for many years in the dry cleaning business.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Avendt of Tavares, FL; sons, Kevin Rye of MS, Kraig Rye of MS, and Keith Rye of NC; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren
ChildrenKevin Douglas (1956-2018)
Kenneth Alan (1957-2007)
Kraig Anthony (1959-)
Keith Albert (1960-2016)
ChildrenKent Randle (1968-)
David Andrew (1974-2015)