Elmer Harry Ryman, 79, of Wadsworth passed away December 7, 2012. He was born October 15, 1933 in San Antonio, TX to the late Ollie Ryman & Katie Anderson Ryman. He served in the US Air Force and worked at Celanese for many years.

Survivors include his wife Lucy June Ryman of Wadsworth; daughters Reba R. Hicks & husband Herschel of El Campo, Laura R. Cowart & husband Terry of Austin and Trisha R. Crain & husband Bobby of Clinton, AR; step-children Cathy Newell & husband Dennis of Bastrop, LA, Brian Cockerham & wife Vicki of West Monroe, LA and Charles Ronald Cockerham of Jonesboro, TN; 14 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, 8 step-grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren, 9 step-great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 12 noon until service time on Monday. Funeral service will be 4:00 PM Monday, December 10, 2012 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Rev. Melvin Ryman officiating.