Richard Wayne “Rick” Ryan, 68, of Sod, WV, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at home. He is preceded in death by his father, Earl Junior Ryan.
He worked for Hobet Mining as a belt line mechanic and was a UMWA member where he served as treasurer of Union Local #2286. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge 71, Griffithsville, WV, where he served as treasurer for many years and was a member of Valley Woodworkers of WV, Dunbar, WV.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Terri Childs Ryan, mother, Peggy Ryan, daughter, April Leshon, and son, Travis Ryan. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Garrett Ryan, Gracey Darnell, and Grant Leshon, two great-grandchildren, Easton Ryan and Gwendolyn Darnell, and brothers, Greg Ryan, (Teresa) and Todd Ryan (Jane).
Service will be 1:00pm Monday, January 12, 2026, at Curry Funeral Home. Burial with Masonic Rites following at Ryan Cemetery, Flat Creek, WV. Friends and family will gather two hours prior to the service.
Ricky will be missed, I’m so thankful for the precious memories I have of him and days gone by. Ricky was my second cousin, we were classmates at Duval High school, we were on the football team together, I can see his smile, and I can hear his laugh now, heaven just got a little more sweeter. My prayers are for Terry and the family for God‘s comfort. Romans 8:18.