Earl Junior Ryan, 81, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at CAMC General Hospital in Charleston.
He was born on February 24, 1937 in Flatcreek, WV, he was one of four children of the late James Earl and Cedilla McClure Ryan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Arvil Gay Meadows.
Junior retired from Kanawha Manufacturing and their subsidiaries with greater than 40 years of service.
He was a devoted Christian and served as Deacon at Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Julian, WV.
Junior was a member of the Griffithsville Lodge #71, Scottish Rite, York Rite, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons Tyrian #13, Kanawha Commandary #4 Knights Templar, Beni Kedem Shriners and the Order of the Eastern Star in Madison.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy; sons, Richard (Terri), Gregory (Teresa) and Todd (Jayne) Ryan; brothers, Victor (Shirley) of Alum Creek and Stephen of Canton, MI; sister, Phyllis (Sammy) Huffman of Alkol; sister-in-law, Odean Meadows of Wayne, WV; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was blessed with many wonderful friends and also had many years of pleasure from his friend, Molly the mule.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Ray Williams and Jimmy Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Ryan Cemetery at Flat Creek, WV.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Sorry to hear of Earl’s passing, times like this is hard, it’s hard to give our loved ones up, but we always have them in our hearts and memories. I spent a lot of time working for him and his son Greg, he was a good man. I have a lot of memories of him. Prayers for all the family in this time of loss.
I am so sorry to hear of Earl Junior’s passing. My deepest sympathies go out to his family. May God give you the peace that you seek.