James Ryan's Obituary
James Michael Ryan, 85, passed away April 13, 2016. He was born July 6, 1930. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Leigh Ballard (Stan); son, Kyle Patrick Ryan; sisters, Margaret Witham and Mary Astin; and five grandchildren, Matt Ryan, Natalie Ryan, Bobby Ballard, Bradley Ballard, and Brennan Ballard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Ryan and son, Kerry James Ryan. He was a member of the Steamfitters Union, Local 614 for 65 years, where he was the business agent for 25 years. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, April 14 and funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Friday, April 15 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. The family requests memorials be sent to the Memphis Humane Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119. (901) 767-8930. “Celebrating Life….Behind the Stone Wall.”
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