Name: Visitation for James D. Ryan
Start: 2016-07-01T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-01T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

LAWRENCEBURG James David "Buddy" Ryan, 85, predeceased by his wife Joanie, passed away Tue, June 28, 2016 in Louisville, KY. Buddy, who proudly served his country as a M/Sgt. in the US Army during the Korean War, coached with NFL teams including the Philadelphia Eagles, the Chicago Bears during the 1985 Super Bowl winning season, the New York Jets during Super Bowl III winning season, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Oilers, and retired after two seasons as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. Survivors include his sons, Jim Ryan of IL, Rex Ryan and his wife Michelle and Rob Ryan and his wife Kristen, all of Buffalo, NY, and six grandchildren, James David Ryan, III, Peyton Ryan, Seth Ryan, Joseph Ryan, Matthew Ryan, and Dimitra Ryan. Buddy was also pre-deceased by his parents and five brothers. Funeral Mass will be 2pm Fri, July 1, 2016 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 120 Gatewood Ave, Lawrenceburg, KY with Rev. Chris Clay and Rev. Mike Tobin officiating. A private family burial in the Lawr-enceburg Cemetery will follow the service. The family will receive visitors from 10am-1pm Fri, July 1st at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, 701 North Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jun. 30, 2016.

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Carson Loveless

December 28, 2024

Condolences to his family

Lisa Trozzolo

June 25, 2020

My thoughts and prayers to the Ryan family and friends as another year has passed...but sadly, Jimmy has now joined his Dad. -LT

Lisa Trozzolo

June 24, 2019

My thoughts and prayers continue for the Ryan family as another sad anniversary nears. God Bless! -LT

Lisa Trozzolo

July 15, 2016

Jimmy and the Ryan family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your Beloved Dad. Having lost my Mom, I know how difficult & sad this time is for you you can always lean on me. I only got to meet your Dad once at the wedding on Long Island many moons ago. He treated me as if we had been friends for many years engaging in great conversation and making me feel as if I was part of the family. I feel very blessed for that experience and will treasure that wonderful memory forever, just as you will treasure the many memories of your Dad. He will be greatly missed. -LT

July 9, 2016

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. John 6:44

Toni Wilkinson

July 8, 2016

I had the privilege and honor of getting to know Buddy when I worked for Debbie a few years back. We went to Keeneland and watched one of his horses run! And I took pictures at his 80th birthday party at Old Stone Inn. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and everyone who knew and loved him.

Glenn Moore

June 30, 2016

God is welcoming you into eternal life with His arms open wide. Thank you for being such a positive influence in a young man's life while you were in Gainesville. You will be greatly missed but your influence will be with us forever.

Beth Ann Crabtree-McCune

June 30, 2016

Praying for each of you, and so very thankful to have been honored with one of the greatest men the world has ever known for an Uncle.
Godspeed, Uncle Buddy, and will see you later! Love you forever!! xo

June 30, 2016

I had the privilege of having coach Buddy As a coach, teacher, and mentor. It was his first coaching/teaching job at Gainesville high school in Texas. As a neighbor I was able to give a lot of rides home during which time he tried to give me guidance. He was truly a giant among men and will be missed. May God be with his family.
Patrick Noon.
Class of 1960 GHS

Carolyn and Byron Cutshaw

June 30, 2016

We are praying for your family.

June 30, 2016

meet again. George Grounds Class of 1960.

Kenneth and Susan Rue

June 30, 2016

My wife and I had the pleasure of being in church with coach and his wife here in Lawrenceburg.

Now we pray that the Ryan's spend eternity
together with God's blessing.

Kenneth and Susan Rue

Alma Murphy

June 29, 2016

I am praying for your family. I loved your dad and Joanie, and have some really good memories of both. They were lovely people.

Harry Hardesty

June 29, 2016

Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Rev.James & (Sherra) Miller

June 29, 2016

Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy goes to James, Rex, Rob and the entire Ryan family. Buddy's life was full of greatness, touching and changing many lives. He will always be remembered for his love and careing of others among many other things. Rest now Buddy, we love you but God loves you best. May God bless and keep the Ryan family is our prayer.
Rev.James (Sherra) Miller

Bobby/Debbie Russell

June 29, 2016

We hope you will be comforted by remembering the good and happy times with your father.

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