William Henry Rye, Sr.

March 23, 1949 - May 17, 2018

Mr. William Henry Rye, Sr., 69, passed away Thursday May 17, 2018 at Lake Park of Madison in Madison, Florida. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Macedonia Church Cemetery in Lee, Florida. Mr. Rye was born March 23, 1949 in Madison to Alice Jarvis Rye and Harvey Edward Rye, Sr. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He loved fishing, gardening and providing for his family. He was a Baptist. He is survived by, a son, William Henry Rye, Jr. and wife, Debbi, Madison, two sisters, Phyllis Young, Tangerine, Florida, and Linda Rohn Winter Park, Florida, four grandchildren, Brinson, Braydon, Easton, and Emory Rye. And the mother of his children, Rose Sherrill Rye, Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and Shriners.