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Thomas Frank "Tom" Rylands MT. PLEASANT - Born to parents Thomas Daniel and Irene Bell Rylands on February 15, 1943 in Central Falls, RI, he grew up an only child after the death of his father in WW2. He attended Tolman Sr. High and the University of Rhode Island. Music was a passion of his and he continued to play clarinet and saxophones, until his diagnosis of cancer came in June of this year. He was a faithful member of the East Cooper Baptist Church orchestra for over 10 years. Despite being a sole surviving son, and exempt from military service, Tom chose to serve his country. He served as a helicopter pilot from 1966-1969 for the US Army. After military service, Tom entered the field of education where he would spend the next 40 years of his life investing in the lives of others as both a Math teacher and a school administrator. He was so proud of his daughters, and enjoyed a special relationship with them both as they grew into independent and thoughtful young women. Likely the most memorable of Tom's attributes was his quick wit and humor. You couldn't talk to Tom for very long without hearing a story that would end in a surprising punchline. HIs humor and love of the English language will be a legacy that he leaves for many generations to come. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and their 5 school aged sons, Colin, Connor, Cameron, Cooper and Tommy; his daughters and sons-in-law, Krisha and Sigmund Jones and Heidi and Brad Farmer, all of Lawrenceville, VA, whom he shared with former spouse, Anne Lewis Rylands, and their 5 grandsons, Mason, Berkeley, Jacob, Judson and Jaxon. A service will be at East Cooper Baptist Church at 10 am, July 11, 2015 with visitation immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the family directly, for the Rylands boys' college fund or Lifeline Children's Services in memory of Tom. Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 797-2222. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2015.

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July 15, 2015

I am so sorry for your lost. He was a friend to my family. My children respected him so much as a principal at Red Oak Elem: School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember he is only a memory away.

Deborah Steed and Family (Warfield, VA)

Judith Wall McCaskill-Robinson

July 12, 2015

Mr. Rylands, my 8th grade Math teacher, is responsible for my current love of math!

Celestine Mitchell

July 12, 2015

I am truly sorry for your lost at this time...Mr.Rylands was my principle at Red Oak Elementary school....He was a very kind person.....I will continue to lift his family in prayer.God bless.

daphne colyer

July 12, 2015

MR RYLAND WAS MY PRINCIPAL AT RED OAK ELE..SORRY TO HEAR THIS N SENDING MY PRAYERS TO UR FAMILY...MAY U REST N PEACE

Joanne Singleton

July 11, 2015

Mr. Ryland taught me in school. A great reacher!

Myra Saylor

July 11, 2015

He was my algebra teacher at Brunswick Jr. High school. One of the best. He will be missed.

Minister Cecelia Lewis

July 10, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

debbie porter

July 10, 2015

Mr. Rylands was a wonderful man. I meet him many years ago when he did the G.E.D. classes in Lawrenceville at the old school. My prayers and thought are with you at this sad time. God be with you all.

Kelly (King) Jones

July 10, 2015

I first met Mr. Thomas Rylands when I was 4 years old when I started Preschool at Red Oak Elementary School. I loved him as if he were my own family. He was truly a loving, thoughtful, and caring man. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. God bless his beautiful family.

Corey Graine

July 10, 2015

He was a good one of the best in the school district for Brunswick county

Liz Beltran

July 10, 2015

Angie, our most deepest condolences from the VUB family. He will be missed. Your family is in our prayers. God Bless you all. Liz Beltran - VUB

Kellie Dawson

July 9, 2015

I pray for you and your sweet boys to find comfort with each other at this very sad time. You are an amazing family. God be with you.

Lisa Cyr

July 9, 2015

Angie & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God bring you all comfort and strengthen you through the wonderful memories you have of Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Craig Eastman

July 9, 2015

What a man, and what a great example! May you and your boys enjoy the favor of the Lord for ever!

Cheryl Stowers

July 9, 2015

Your family is in my prayers. I loved working with Tom at Morning side Middle School. He was a very compassionate and thoughtful man.

July 9, 2015

Angie, we pray that your family will find comfort from the Great comforter and that you will have extreme favor on you and the boys as you move forward. We are all so sorry for the loss of such an important part of your family.We will continue to hold you up in prayer.

Many hugs and blessings
Palmer family-Ohio

Crawley Hawkins

July 9, 2015

Remembering a special man who saw the best in others. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continue to envelope all of you with His unwavering love during the loss of your loved one.

Jerry Burke

July 9, 2015

Angie and Family May God comfort you at this time. I will always be grateful for the time spent with Tom as a member of Brunswick County School system "A" team. Tom was a team player and his wit was evident to all who knew him. Rest in Peace my friend.

Judy Hurst (Deblois)

July 9, 2015

Angie and Family, Thoughts and prayers with you all during this time. Tom was such a wonderful man with such joy and passion in his heart. He is at peace and no doubt with his parents and step-father. Aunt Irene and Uncle Walter loved him very much. They were all such a part of our childhood. Much Love,

Debbie DeBlois

July 9, 2015

From my family to yours,
Sending our deepest sympathies for the loss of cousin Tom. God will take care of him now.

Deborah Jones

July 9, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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