Mark Kenneth Ryan, 54, of Alum Creek died on his birthday, Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Thomas Memorial Hospital ER as a result of long term diabetes and heart failure.
Mark was a 1977 graduate of Duval High School, where he loved and played in all sports. He continued his athletic career in League Softball in the Charleston area for years. He had a Masters Degree in Industrial Safety from Marshall University. He was a former supervisor for WV State Treasurer’s Department in check processing and Headed the State Treasurer’s Safety Program, retiring after 20 plus years as a result of chronic back problems.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Linda and Charles Hager; father and special friend, Kenny Ryan and Lois Harper; sister, Marilyn Preston; niece and nephew, Melinda and Chris and several other family and friends.
Funeral service will be 8:00 pm Monday, May 20th at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor Oshel Bell officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date at Culloden Cemetery, Culloden. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made in memory of Mark to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
So sorry. So very sad and sorry.
Linda, Marilyn, and Family,
I am extremely saddened by the news of your loss at Mark’s passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Kenny & Family…. we are so very sorry to hear of Marks passing…He was a wonderful friend in school and will be missed so very much….I know your proud of him ….What a reunion it will be when we all meet in HEAVEN…Love to all…. He and I shared birthdays..great memories….Bonita…
Kenny and family, our prayers are with all of you. Mark was a treasure, God loaned us for a season. Who went home long before, he should have. Lord confort and give the family strength in this difficult time, Amen! Love all of you. Avis….
My mother, Audrey Gillenwater and myself, Theresa Gillenwater Saul-Borek, wants to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Mark Ryan. Our family was very close in my earlier years in Alum Creek, and my mother and Linda were very close friends. Sending our prayers and heart felt sorrow to you today, understanding that losing a loved one is never easy. Praying that God comforts you today and that you may hold fond memories close to your hearts forever. God Bless you in this time of sorrow!
Theresa Gillenwater Saul-Borek and Audrey Gillenwater
Dear Linda, Kenny and Marilyn,
I am deeply saddened by the news of Mark’s passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts are with you.
Judy Brown