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Ryan Twilley Obituary
Salisbury-Ryan Christopher Twilley received his eternal healing and his enormous reward in heaven on Friday, June 6, 2014.
He lived a life of unwavering faith, love and devotion. He has gone to help prepare a place for his loved ones still on Earth including his wife, Meagan Twilley (Gannon); son, Life; daughter, Hope; parents, Victor and Phyllis (Ruby) Twilley and Bob and Jackie Gannon; sisters and brothers, Gus and Megan (Twilley) Baker and Erik and Heather (Gannon) Tabinowski; nephews and niece, Caleb, Hallie and Joshua; as well as many extended family members and countless friends.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1987, in Salisbury. He graduated from Churchville Christian School in 2005. He served as an EMT with the Parsonsburg Fire Department. He had worked for Vic Twilley Home Improvements, Cornerstone Plumbing Services, Victory Welding, The City of Salisbury and Atlantic General Hospital.
He helped establish his home church, The Restoration Project and was very involved with the Uprising Church. He also helped establish 3rd Wave Surf Ministry. He loved playing the drums, surfing, spending time with his family and sharing the love of God.
He will be forever loved and missed by all. Please join us in celebrating his life on Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. at the Uprising Church in Hebron, following a private burial at Springhill Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make contributions to the Twilley Children Fund, c/o The Bank of Delmarva, 2727 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Twilley
David and Melissa Carduff
June 3, 2021
For all of the family, we hope the memories of Ryan warm your hearts and make you smile. God Bless.
June 12, 2014
Legends outside of time still making waves in our hearts… I am thankful for the brief time I knew him and thankful he is truly home
Eric Lagstrom
June 12, 2014
Vic and Phyllis and family: We are so sad for your loss. We cannot even begin to imagine or pretend to. I have very fond and wonderful memories of Ryan during his scouting years and I am proud to have been involved in his life. I know how very proud you are of him and all he accomplished in his short time here on earth. As a parent, how comforting it is knowing his personal relationship with The Lord was so strong. Our hearts got out to you as well as our prayers.
June 11, 2014
Phyllis and Vic, Dave & I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
sandy raynor
June 11, 2014
A special person god bless him and his family he will be greatly missed
Monica & Don Bechtel (Ozdarski)
June 11, 2014
Phyllis and the Twilley family, we are so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. We know he is in God's house, completely well and watching over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brandon King
June 10, 2014
Ryan i will miss you as a friend and employee.
Kerry Zimmerman
June 10, 2014
We are so sorry for the loss of the bright light of Ryan. He was a pleasure to take care of and we were honored to come along side him and his family in his battle. We are sad that the outcome was not different, but we rejoice as we know he is in the presence of our Heavenly Father. Prayers are raised for his wife, his children, his parents and the rest of the Twilley family. Love, the Nurses and staff of Weinberg 5 @ Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Tracey Terry
June 10, 2014
Phyllis, Vic, and Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words can't express what you and your family is going through right now. I pray that the Lord will give you the strength to get through each and everyday.
Ruth Morris
June 10, 2014
To all the Twilley family, I am so so sorry for your loss. No words can take your hurt away. Ryan fought so hard . I have thought about you every day. My heart is so broken for you. Please take care and know he is with you every minute of every day.
Donna,Bobby,R.J. and Christina Wilkinson
June 10, 2014
Miss Phyllis and the Twilley family, We are so sorry about Ryan. He was such a good man and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
3C USA
June 10, 2014
Know that we are praying and love you all. Anything we can do to help, let us know.
David and Melissa Carduff
June 10, 2014
Our prayers go out to you.
David and Melissa Carduff
June 10, 2014
Our prayers are with you.
Cheryl Einstein
June 10, 2014
Phyllis and Vic;
My heart is aching for you in the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Curtis and Carolyn Foskey
June 10, 2014
To the Twilley Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Ryan's passing and feel wounded in our hearts because of it. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Laurie Anderson-Price
June 9, 2014
Death has no victory! Ryan is walking the streets of gold and surfing the waves of crystal. Thank you, Jesus! It is unimaginable to me what you Meagan, Vic and Phyllis are feeling now, but I know that you know God's sovereignty and totally trust Him. Love and hugs to all!
Cynthia Spencer
June 9, 2014
I have worked. With Ryan he was a great man of God.He loved God and his family he. Will be missed the Angels are rejoicing and Jesus too.There is. no. Sorrow. On. Earth that Heaven can not heal.Sorry for your lost.
Meghan Gorrera
June 9, 2014
We will miss you tremendously! Working with Ryan was always a pleasure and a fun night! May his family feel his presence and receive comfort through these difficult times! I will always remember your smiling face!
Patti Blades-Fisher
June 9, 2014
Phyllis and family,
My heart is heavy just thinking about the trials and tribulations you and your family have been through during this long painful journey. Through your grandchildren, Ryan will live on.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kris Conley
June 9, 2014
Celebration has begun for Ryan. I will remember all of the family and Ryan in my prayers.
Peggy Carey
June 9, 2014
There have been many times that we have prayed for Ryan at school, but I didn't realize until today that he was Meagan's husband. I'm so sorry for your loss, but want you to know that his fight has touched so many. Our love to Meagan and family. Mickey and Peggy Carey
Gary n Sheryll Law
June 9, 2014
Hello dear family, we love you! Our every breath is a prayer for you all and gratitude to God for providing healing for Ryan!
Ron & Lynn Cantwell
June 9, 2014
Phyllis, Vic, Meagan, Jackie, Bob and the rest of the family our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers to all of you. Lean on God and He will carry you through this difficult time.
Joe and Erica Martino
June 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your children.
Jordan Farrell
June 9, 2014
My heart is heavy yet full of Joy. Heavy to know that Ryan is no longer here in the physical, full of Joy to know that he is with our heavenly father feeling no more pain! Ryan's strength and conviction to his family was unwavering. He has set an example to us all. His influence on will never be forgotten. May Gods blessing be upon the hearts of his family and friends. All of our love and prayers are with you Meagan.
“On the death of a friend, we should consider that the fates through confidence have devolved on us the task of a double living, that we have hence forth to fulfill the promise of our friend's life also, in our own, to the world.”
? Henry David Thoreau
Eleanor Ennis
June 9, 2014
Heaven is brighter with him there.
sandy raynor
June 9, 2014
A special person god bless him and his family he will be greatly missed
Babette/John Phillips
June 9, 2014
Our heart is with you all.
Danielle Sterling-Crockett
June 9, 2014
Ryan's grandfather and my grandfather(Donald Dize) worked together for many years. I played with Ryan's sister (Megan) and I remember when he was born. I did not know Ryan. I see he was a man to be proud of and touched many lives.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Nancy Webster
June 9, 2014
My deepest sympathies, as I have known Ryan since he was a child. Great kid and what appears to be a great adult.
Jay and Jenny culver
June 9, 2014
Sorry Meagan, we love you and are praying for you.
Maria Bowden
June 9, 2014
My heart goes out to this beautiful family. My thoughts b
And prayers are with you during this difficult time.
June 9, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Ryan touched so many in his short life here on earth. He touched mine in the short time I was his Hospice Nurse. Prayers are with all of you.
Dawn Nock- Elliott
June 9, 2014
..Heaven is real...God is full of grace and mercy..And as close as the mention of HIS name...Let Ryan's faith help draw you closer to the throne of grace...If you don't know Christ as your savior ,there is no better time than now..Call upon HIS name... GOD is faithful ....Thank you for sharing Ryan's faith in Christ with everyone...I am thanking the precious HOLY SPIRIT now for the peace HE is giving you..in Jesus name....
Estel & Carol Holland
June 9, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to the Twilley family on the passing of your beloved Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love in Christ, Estel&Carol Holland
Cindy Centineo
June 9, 2014
Our love and prayers to all of you. Ryan was so very special to us and we will forever cherish the memories. We are praying for peace and comfort for you all at this time.
mark carole buddy and matt Smith
June 8, 2014
Phyllis and family! As the days and nights go by your memories will comfort you!
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