Eric Von Ryan

Eric Von Ryan obituary, Forrest City, AR

Eric Von Ryan

Eric Ryan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clay Funeral Home, Inc. - Forrest City on Jun. 15, 2023.
Eric Von Ryan age 59 of Forrest City, AR, passed Monday, June 12, 2023 at Crestpark of Wynne. Eric was the third of four children; He was born August 12, 1963 to the late Mr. Percell Ryan and Mrs. Vivian Ryan.
He attended school in the Forrest City School District where he played in the Mustang Band and was also a reporter on "high school happenings" which aired on KXJK Radio.
He joined Salem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.
As a teen, he played baseball, and a member of the swim team and the 4-H Club. After high school he attended East Arkansas Community College (EACC) and it was during this time that Eric's health began to decline and continued until his death.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, His mother, Mrs. Vivian Ryan of the home, a son, Dario of Dallas, TX, three brothers, Arnold of Forrest City, Alaxie of Dallas, TX, Oran of Atlanta, GA and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2023, 10:00 am at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 105
Haven Street, Forrest City, AR. Burial will follow in St. Olive Cemetery, Dewitt, AR.
Visitation 9:00 – 10:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Salem.

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