Thomas Buddy Earl Ryan

Mr. Thomas Earl Ryan “Buddy” passed away on August 26, 2009 in Mesquite. He was born on November 28, 1931 in Kenedy, Texas to the late Derous Dwight Ryan and Thelma Lee Roberts Ryan. Buddy is survived by his beloved wife of fifty two years Nita Faye Ryan; daughters, Brenda Canales and Tammy Castillo and her husband Ruben; a son, Jerry Ryan; grandchildren, Crystal and Josh Canales, Kevin, Scott and Chris Castillo; great-grandchildren, Diamond Villegas and Delilah Faye Villegas; sister, Connie Stokes and her husband Walt; and by numerous other family members and friends. Visitation begins on Friday August 28, 2009 at Laurel Oaks Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday August 29, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at Quiet Wood Baptist Church with Rev. Preston Stuart and Rev. Gary Troxell Officiating. Interment will follow at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Mike Burrow, Doug Burrow, Doyle Burrow, Gary Burrow, Scott Castillo, Kevin Castillo, and Chris Castillo.