South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) - July 2, 1997
 

James Ryland Early, 62, Of Coral Springs Formerly Of Portsmouth, Va Passed Away June 30, 1997. Director Of Stores Development, Associated With Pantry Pride Of Florida. Native Of Rock, Wv. Us Army Veteran. Survived By Spouse, Mattie S. Early; Daughter, Catherine L. Fisher Of Jacksonville; Three Sons, James Dean And William Jubal Early, Both Of Jacksonville And Edward D. Early Of Coral Springs; Three Sisters, Dorothy E. -Benson Of Greensboro, Nc, Norma E. Saunders Of Portsmouth And Betty J. Gross Of Memphis, Tn; One Brother, Michael W. Early Of W. Memphis, Ak. Predeceased By Three Brothers, Wiley V. Early, Milton F. Early, Ralph W. Early; And Two Sisters, Elise E. Gorman And Rebecca E. Brower. Funeral Service 11 Am, Thursday, July 3, 1997. The Reverend Stephen L. Benson Officiating. Graveside Service Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, Va. Loving Funeral Home Churchland, Portsmouth, Va Handling Arrangement.