John Eddie Ryan, 74, of Brewton, died Friday, March 15, 2019 in a local nursing facility after a brief illness.
Mr. Ryan was a native and lifelong resident of Miami, Fla. before relocating to Brewton. Of the Christian faith, he was a member of the Florida Carpenter's Union and a retired general contractor.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Ryan is survived by three sons, John Eddie (Janie) Ryan, Jr. of Odom, Ga., Rodney (Rhonda) Ryan of White, Ga. and Kyle (Amy) Ryan of Woodstock, Ga.; three daughters, Tammera Smith of Brewton and Michelle Ryan (Chad) Wilson and Stephanie (Daniel) Masselli, both of Coral Springs, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.