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for Kenneth Ryan
Ernestine Swafford
March 13, 2008
My heart felt condolences go out to family in their lost and it is truly a great lost. Kenny had such a wonderful and passionate spirit for the love of God. I meet Kenny when the St Louis Gospel Choral Union cam to Nashville and his personality just jumps out at you and at that point you have been bitten by the Kenny Bug…..I will be praying for the family and rejoicing in my heart knowing that Kenny is singing, directing and I’m sure making them laugh…..Take your rest my brother…
Ernestine Swafford
Nashville, TN
Racquelle Proctor
March 12, 2008
Kenny was a sweetheart of a man who possessed a kind heart and a sincere spirit. He was always the same no matter how much time had passed between our meetings. He was a real gem to know. I'll miss him dearly.
Martha (Marti) Peebles
February 24, 2008
...Always the "Life of the Party" at our Alumni Chorale social events. I will never forget the red satin, tea-length skirt and the "ugly" parrot shirt! Y'all had to be there to know what I am talking about!!!! Also known as the "Master Mimicker" when it came to impersonating someone shouting and dancing for the Lord! You ain't right!! Yet, it was respectfully done in love for your fellow Alumni sisters and brothers. It is not a mystery that God equipped Kenny to be the accomplished musician, songwriter, and director that enriched so many lives. To the Ryan Family, thank you for sharing your "blessing" with the St. Louis Gospel Choral Union. I am praying for you.
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." Matt.5:4
Jennifer Davis
February 22, 2008
I thank God for sharing Kenny with us for just a little while. My mother and I will truly miss him. We will continue to keep his family and friends in our prayers.
L. A. Hickman
February 22, 2008
Hallelujah! He made it over! My heart is truly saddened at the passing of my "Big Brother" Kenny Ryan. But I rejoice in knowing that he has reached the land of "no more". No more sickness, no more suffering, no more pain, no more heartache! My prayers are with the Ryan Family, the Progressive Baptist Church Family and the Saint Louis Gospel Choral Union, Inc. of which Kenny was a proud member. We will miss you, but we'll see you in the morning!
Angela Cousin
February 22, 2008
My fondest memories of Kenny was when St. Louis Gospel traveled to Nashville, TN for the Greater Nashville Choral Union's anniversary. I had no idea that I would meet The Great Kenneth Ryan!! Who at that point and time became my friend and my brother. Our friendship blossomed from that time forward.
I even shared a part of his 40th birthday celebration.
Now, he is in Heaven with the Angels rejoicing!! Dance and sing on my brother for you did it with great pride and joy while you were here.
To the family you all are in my thoughts and prayers daily. My apologies for not being able to make the services but my thoughts and prayers were and are with you.
May God bless and strengthen you all in the days to come. We'll meet Kenny again sometime soon.
God Bless
Angela Cousin
Nashville, TN
Karen Darris
February 21, 2008
Kenny was a great friend. He was a talented director, musician, leader and organizer. STL Gospel was truly blessed to have him as a member. We will truly miss him but take joy in knowing we'll see him again. Our prayers are with his family.
Diane Brown
February 18, 2008
To the family of Kenneth, I was there when he was born and I find it hard to believe he is gone. My heart goes out to his mother and brother. I will always be there for both of them. God now has a new director for the heavenly choir.
Claudia Ryan-Knight
February 18, 2008
Rest in peace little cousin. I know Michael was there to greet you at Heaven's gate to show you the way. You will be missed. Till we meet again........
Minister Avis D. Graves
February 18, 2008
Kenny Ryan was one of our NCGCC members whose face you looked forward to seeing every year.I will miss him tremendously, as well as his awesome witness.
February 18, 2008
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. RV: 21:4
The Raleigh Durham Triangle Chapter of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses Inc.
Officers and Members (Elder Roland Perry, President)
Kimberly Jones
February 18, 2008
Kenny a good man and a wonderful friend who understood everyting about me despite me. Kenny always had a encouraging word to speak in good and bad time I am comforted to know that being absent from the body is to be present with God and I know he said well done my good and faithful servant I love you always.
Gloria Jordan
February 18, 2008
It do not seem to be true. We did not have to say the words "I love you" - our action prove it all. I will miss you but the joy in all of this that I will see you again. May God give your Mom and Dad the strength.
Sharon Camp (GCCCU, SHELBY,NC)
February 18, 2008
Kenny's sweet spirit was a joy to know. We thank him for sharing his music with us and thank God for bringing him into our lives. He will forever be with us and we share in his family's loss. God bless and forever keep his family.
Helen Whirley
February 17, 2008
My family and I will miss you. We had a special connection. To your family we are praying for you.
Mother Whirley, Sis Long
Donald Brown
February 17, 2008
May God bless. Mere words can not express the deepest sympathy for your family.
Rev. Lamarr Goldman Christ's Southern Mission Baptist Church
February 17, 2008
February 16th, 2008
I am going to truly miss my brother in the Lord. I pray that God will bless his Mother and Brother in the coming days, weeks, months and years to come. Kenneth was a great joy to our Church and was very Spirited. There will be none like him. I will keep the family in our Prayers, Christ's Southern Mission will miss this Director. I say to this mother that "Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven Can Not Heal". Continue to look to the Hills from which comes your help your help is going to come from the Lord.
Jaclyn Rattler
February 16, 2008
Kenny,
As the shy little girl who grew up to be the shy adult. I will never forget your loving kindness towards me. I will miss you always.
Jakki
Laurie Loveless-Smith
February 16, 2008
I thank God that I had the chance to talk to my brother and my son's Godfather one last time before God called him home...Kenny is going to be missed...He made all of his friends feel as though they were his BEST FRIEND...We know that Kenny is in heaven directing that heavenly choir...
Kenny, I love you and miss you sooo much...
Rev Jef Wiliams
February 15, 2008
It is my prayer that God will strengthen you all during this sad time in your lives. Your son was a wonderful person and friend to many people. God Bless!
Dorothea Shanks
February 15, 2008
Kenny will truly be missed. His smile, love, musical talent, and wonderful personality are genuine memories. I am proud that he adopted me as his other mother, and showed his love toward me. My prayers are with the Ryan family, and the entire St. Louis area.
Michael Jordan Sr
February 15, 2008
My son in the Music Ministry will be greatly missed. Thank God for your friendship and kindness.
The Lord Bless and Keep You!
Loretta Cable, Office Manager-BJC CHQE
February 15, 2008
Kenneth will be very much missed by his co-workers at the BJC Center for Healthcare Quality & Effectiveness. His beautiful smile always cheered our days.
Kim Graeser
February 15, 2008
To the Family and Friends of Kenny,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny was one of the kindest people I knew. I'm glad I got to know him and work with him at Reliv. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Sjacquita (Kita) Johnson, President
February 15, 2008
Kenneth had an infectious spirit; he was so kind and personable, you just wanted to be around him. He was one I looked forward to seeing at the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses functions every year. I believe he had a love for the convention just like all of us who make our way to convention. His earthly presence will be missed, but he continues to live on through the lives he touched. Our prayers are with Mrs. Ryan and the family. May God bless and comfort you immensely; Sandra J. Wansley Choral Union.
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