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David G. Ryan

RYAN

Mr. David Grant Ryan, 61, a resident of Belington, was pronounced deceased at 1:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, at Broaddus Hospital in Philippi.

He had been in declining health but death was unexpected.

He was born Dec. 11, 1957, at Elkins a son of the late William E. and Elma Katherine Price Ryan.

On Dec. 14, 2001, he was united in marriage to the former Tammy Herron, who survives at Belington.

David is survived by three sons, Adam Ryan, Anthony Hoffman and Eric Ryan; one daughter, Brooklyn Ryan Ramsey; two sisters, Linda Beresford and husband, Ivan, of Martinsburg and Jaynie Scott and husband, Bob, of Valley Bend; two brothers, Ronald “Butch” Ryan of Belington and Kenneth Ryan and wife, Mary, of Elkins.

Additional survivors include grandchildren, Lenora Ramsey and Ella Ramsey and Miraya Hoffman; mother-in-law, Louise Esposito of Belington; father-in-law, Russel Herron of Belington; sister- in-law, Patty Ryan of Belington; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Thomas “Tom” Ryan and William E. Ryan; one sister, Sandra Meier; one half-sister, Thelma Lasher; and five half-brothers, William Ryan, Stanley Ryan, Hayward Ryan, Glenn Ryan, Leonard Ryan; and a sister-in-law, Betty Lou Ryan.

David attended the schools of Barbour County and was formerly employed by EZCR Core Drilling services. He attended the Haven of Hope Church, where he used his musical talents for the Lord by playing his bass guitar in the praise and worship team. David was a good friend to many and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Per David’s request his remains was cremated and a celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at the Haven of Hope Church near Belington with the Pastor Howard Swick officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Talbott Funeral Home P.O. Box 879 Belington, WV 26250 to assist with final expenses.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.talbottfuneral home.com.

The Talbott Funeral Home in Belington is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. David Grant Ryan.