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Ryan Repasy Obituary
July 9, 1978 - December 3, 2022
Ryan Patrick Repasy, 44, of Hickory, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Frye Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
Ryan was born July 9, 1978, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Paul E. Repasy and the late Dottie Witt DeFillips.
Ryan owned and operated Five Star Carwash & Oil Change in Conover. Ryan was a beloved son, father, brother, partner and friend. Ryan was a dedicated, hardworking man who touched many lives with his smile. He loved animals, fishing and the outdoors. He never met a stranger, was a loyal friend always ready to lend a hand.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dottie DeFillips; stepfather, John DeFillips; grandparents, Paul and Irene Repasy; his grandparent's parents, Billy and Kathleen Witt; and his extra grandmother, Hattie "Polly" Hunt Summey.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Paul E. Repasy and Paulette Hunt Repasy; son, Lucas Ryan Patrick Repasy and his longtime partner, Victoria Mays; her children, Mason and Brayah; his ex-wife, Crystal Self; and Ryan's stepson, Jayden. Also morning his loss are his brothers, Shawn Repasy and wife, Corrie and their son, Raylan of Oxford, Jason Repasy and his daughter, Sophia of Fairview, and Matt DeFillips and wife, Sydney of Cleveland, Miss.
A memorial service in celebration of Ryan's life will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 1:30 p.m., at Peace United Church of Christ, 223 29th Ave. Dr. NE in Hickory. The Revs. Kimberly Dowell and Sandy Hood will officiate. A gathering with friends and family will follow the service in the Fellowship Room of the Church around 2 p.m.
Donations in Ryan's memory may be sent to the Humane Society of Catawba County, P.O. Box 63, Hickory, NC 28603.
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December 8, 2022
sorry to hear of the loss of your son, will be praying for your family , lena setzer of bethlehem pharmacy
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