Michael Norman Rylander, 79, of Lake Jackson, passed away at his home on Friday, December 27, 2013. Visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, December 30, at Restwood Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, at First United Methodist Church in Lake Jackson. Interment will follow at Restwood Memorial Park.
Michael was born June 4, 1934 in Robstown, Texas to Robert and Estellene Rylander. He worked for many years as a corrosion technician for Mobil and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and among so many other things, a friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert Joel Rylander and Cottle Evan Rylander; and his step-father Harry Nelson.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Shirley Rylander; daughter Deborah Lanette Rylander Simkins and husband David Keith Simkins; son Michael Norman Rylander II and wife Lisa; grandchildren Darby Leigh Simkins and Deanna Lanette Simkins; as well as numerous close relatives.
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