Funeral Service for James Alton Ryan, 82 of Wister Oklahoma will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Victory Baptist Church in Howe Oklahoma with Gene Heflin officiating. Cremation will follow under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma. Viewing will be Wednesday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home .
He was born on April 9, 1942 in Paron, AR to Sylvia Ryan (Casteel) and Edgar Ryan and passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024 in Fort Smith Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, child Jamie Ryan; Brother JD Frederick and sister Genevieve Ryan.
James, a devoted deacon at Victory Baptist Church for 40 years, dedicated his life to faith and service. He cherished his family deeply and brought joy to those around him with his sense of humor, always ready to pester with a playful spirit and share a laugh. His warmth and kindness will be greatly missed by all who knew him. James leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and laughter that will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends.He is survived by his wife Sue Ryan of 60 years; Children, Lisa Ryan, Jolene Prine & Husband Beau and Jonathan Ryan; grandchildren, Tyler Caldwell & wife Christine, Sally Jo Webb & husband Keith, Holley Caldwell & Dustin McLaughlin, Brody Abney & Savannah Blauvelt, Kenni Ray Ryan and Clancy Ryan: Great grandchildren, Kamryn, Emree, Natalee, Colbie Jo, Georgia Kate, Cort, and Augustus; Brother Gene Ryan and sister Joyce Hensley.