2025ObituariesEddie Wayne Ryland

Eddie Wayne Ryland, born in Cottonport and a resident of Denham Springs, passed away May 9, 2025 at the age of 74.

Eddie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He made a career as a traveling welder and worked for several pipelines throughout his years. Including Colonial and Dixie Pipeline. He was an avid outdoorsman, and you could often find him fishing, hunting, welding or horseback riding. Eddie also loved watching tv in his free time. His favorite kind of shows were Westerns. He always knew how to make people laugh and you wouldn’t get away from him until he gave you one of his famous nicknames. His kind spirit will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his daughters, Jena Roberts(Craig “Jones”), Cara “Boobie” Didier(Jeff “Jeffro”), and Erica “Suckie” Ryland; grandchildren, Shelbi Lynne Roberts, Summer Leigh Didier, Mackenzie “Kiddo” Didier, Cobie “Boog” Roberts, Adam Dwayne King, Jr. and Eric “Bubba” Ryland; sisters, Carolyn Cox and Dot Atkinson, and brother, Roy Ryland.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Ryland; parents, Tillman and Ethel Ryland, and brother Ervin “Nub” Ryland.

Visitation will take place at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Thursday May 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday May 16, 2025 from 9:00 AM-11:00 Am with service beginning at 11:00 AM and burial to follow in Evergreen Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Cobie Roberts, Adam King, Jr., Eric Ryland, Darren Ryland, Caleb Vlahos, Patrick Rimes, and honorary pallbearer, Brian Robinson.

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