Eugene Robert Ryan Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eugene Robert Ryan, 81, of Basye, passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at his home. The funeral service, with military honors, will be held Monday, March 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ 318 Alum Springs Road, Basye, VA 22810. Pastor Steve Wood will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Ryan was born March 3, 1937 in Frederick County, son of the late Granville and Esta Hansberger Ryan. He was a hard worker all of his life. He served in the US Army-Buck Private-Spec 4, touring in Germany. He held many jobs and retired from Rocco and Bryce Family Resort. He was the leader of the Trinity UCC BBQ Crew for many years. He was groundskeeper at Trinity for many years. He will be missed by all those that knew him. He is survived by his wife, Linda L. Ryan; children, Elaine (Carroll) Askew of Ahoskie, NC., Eugene “Bill’ (Anita) Ryan of Basye, Melvin Ryan of New Market, Dwight Dinges of Fort Valley, Tammy Craig (Mike) of Quicksburg and Sandra (Larry) Cave of Fort Valley; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; sister, Margaret (Howard) Miller of Edinburg; brother, Dennis (Jan) of Burgoon, OH and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Ryan; Pallbearers will be David Funkhouser, Mike Craig, Dwight Dinges, Nathaniel Burner, Ryan North, Harry McClellan,Dianna McClellan, Crystal Liverman and Henry Barb. Honorary pallbearers will be Rodney Stultz, Paquas Hansberger, Richard Barb and Dave Cline. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ, C/o Roberta Johnson, 6019 Lonas Street, Mt. Jackson, Va. 22842.

Eugene Robert Ryan

March 3, 1937 - March 22, 2018