James "Slippery" Ryan

James "Slippery" Ryan obituary, Ponchatoula, LA

James "Slippery" Ryan

James Ryan Obituary

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James William"Slippery" Ryan Jr. passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, in Hammond, Louisiana, at the age of 72. He was born on Wednesday, December 18, 1946 in Hammond, Louisiana to the late Eva "Frosty" Arceneaux Ryan and the late James "Billy" Ryan Sr. He was a resident of Ponchatoula, LA. James served in the United States Army during the Vietnam war from 1967 to 1969. James is survived by his daughter, Jamie Ryan Meades and husband Stanley "Larice" Meades Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Jarrid and Kaye Ryan; grandson, Ryan Meades; granddaughters, Caroline Meades, Koree and Kasidee Ryan, and Kaylee Hendrix; sister and brother-in-law, Veronica "Chicken" and Tony Souza; and brother and sister-in-law, Alvin "Punkin" and Nancy Ryan. In addition to his parents, James is also preceded in death by his wife, Coleen Porta Ryan and his brothers, John "Red" Kraft, Jr., and Charles "Daigo" Kraft. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Blvd, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 11:00 am until 2:00 PM. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.

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Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond

2000 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401

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February 9, 2019

Albert Hebert posted to the memorial.

February 9, 2019

Cheryl Perrin Bertaut posted to the memorial.

February 8, 2019

Timothy Arnold posted to the memorial.

Albert Hebert

February 9, 2019

Sorry to hear of James passing. I enjoyed all the years 5 to 6 years playing baseball. Rest in peace my friend,

Cheryl Perrin Bertaut

February 9, 2019

Slippery was a great guy and a great friend. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family during this sad time. Will always cherish my memories of him.

Timothy Arnold

February 8, 2019

So Sorry Stuck up here in Pittsburg. My Prayers to the Family.

Skip Gill

February 8, 2019

To Jarrid and all your family, so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always one of my favorite dads to deal with when I coached you. Great guy and I know he was a great dad, he will be greatly missed!

Gordon Anderson

February 8, 2019

Oh so sorry for the loss of a dear long time friend. He was always fun to be around and we have many good memories. Our prayers are with you.

Bob&Beverly Miano

February 8, 2019

We are so saddened to hear about our friend (slip) .We had some wonderful memories while getting together playing around with our baseball games. You never met him without a big smile on face. Such a happy go lucky guy. We pray that The Lord will him eternally. So sorry for his family that he leaves behind and wonderful Blessing for them all. We love you (Slip).Go in Peace.

Sharon and Donnie schilling

February 8, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. We remember Slippery so well from our school days. Prayers for all his family and friends.

Jerry Lobell

February 7, 2019

I went to school with Slippery and considered him a good friend. He was someone you could count on to do what he said he would do and a person you could call on when you needed him.

I admired Slippery for his service in Vietnam and always felt he struggled dealing with the memories. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the family during this unbelievably difficult time.

Dawn Brownlow

February 7, 2019

Jamie:
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers for you and your family.

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