John Tharold Ryder

John Tharold Ryder, 82 of Massillon, Ohio passed away on May 4, 2021. Born on October 18, 1938 in Corliss, he was the son of the late Cameron John Rider and Bertha Bell Martin Rider. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son John Timothy Rider; sisters, Betty Lou Carver and JoAnn Carte; brothers, Dewey and Gardner Rider. John is a US Army veteran serving from 1959 to 1962 and had worked as a lift truck driver. Survivors include his sisters, Frances Gipson, Carol Wilson; grandchildren, John Tyler Rider and Jesse Renee Rider; his sister-in-law and best friend, Sharon Rider. Service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Wallace & Wallace Chapel, Rainelle with Pastor Dallas Mills officiating. Burial will follow at Shawver-J.W. Rider Cemetery, Corliss. Friends may call from 1:00 until time of service at the funeral home.