Dr. Jesse Colvin Ryles passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2012. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky on June 19, 1933 to Blanche Elizabeth and Jesse Clyde Ryles.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Jean Ryles; son and daughter-in-law, Jesse Lee and Marsha Ryles; daughters and sons-in-law: Debra Jean and Kenneth W. Fenn, Cheryl L. and Douglas A. Bledsoe, and Kimberly G. and Kenneth DeWayne Hopping. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Jean and Joseph Dennis; 10 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Dr. Ryles was a very hard working and accomplished man. Although his family is extremely proud of his accomplishments in life and in his career, they believe his greatest legacy is the extraordinary love and dedication he had for his family.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Road, where the family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.