Timothy Arnott "Tim" Ryan

Timothy "Tim" Arnott Ryan, 55, of Rogersville, passed away unexpectedly Friday.

Tim was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend to all who knew him.

He was born on April 19, 1967, as the only boy in a family of four girls. He was a 1985 graduate of Cherokee High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from East Tennessee State University in 1991.

Tim joined the Tennessee Highway Patrol on Jan. 2, 1994. He served as a Trooper in the Fall Branch District before transferring to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in 2003. Tim worked as a Special Agent (Sergeant) in the Criminal Investigation Division, specializing in Auto Theft and Odometer Fraud investigation until his promotion to Assistant Special Agent-In-Charge (Lieutenant) of CID Region 1 in 2010. In 2012, Tim was selected to attend the FBI National Academy. Tim's relationships with other law enforcement leaders in the area and his community-involvement initiatives made his Region one of the most effective in the state.

Lt. Ryan was planning to retire in June of this year after 30 years of service with the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He was looking forward to starting his second career on his beloved farm, Rolling Acres. Tim was the 9th generation to farm his family's land, continuing a legacy that lasted more than 200 years.

Survivors include his wife: Susan Horton Ryan; a daughter: Leah Ryan; and a son: Colin Ryan, all of the home; four sisters: Bridget Baird and her husband, Buddy, Frederica Bleeks and her husband, Scott, and Etta Clark and her husband, John, all of Rogersville, and Beth Winstead and her husband, Kurt, of Franklin; numerous nieces, and nephews; and a host of friends.

Tim was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Captain John J. Ryan (Trenton, New Jersey, police force) and Brigid Maher Ryan; his maternal grandparents: Edgar Nicholas Arnott and Jewel Odom Arnott; and his parents: Frederick D. "Rip" and Lucille Arnott Ryan.

Visitation hours will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville.

Graveside service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Grigsby -Arnott Family Cemetery with the Rev. Fred Dimond officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on behalf of the Tim Ryan Children's Education Fund, c/o First Community Bank, P.O. Box 809, Rogersville, TN 37857.

Condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com.