James Ryan Obituary
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Homer & Katie Ryan Pulaski, maternal grandparents Mark & Vasil Nuckolls of Wythe County and nephew Jacob "Jake" Zachary Ryan.
James is survived by his
Parents – Ronnie & Judy Ryan, Sr. – Pulaski
Brother – Ronnie & Lori Ryan, Jr. – Radford
Many aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Bower Funeral Home – Chapel, Pulaski with Bishop Randall Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
To sign James' online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Johanny Guzman
January 13, 2026
James (Jim) rest in peace and thank you for everything you showed me during the years working together,I learned a lot from you and will always remember you.My sympathies to your family.Johanny Guzman.
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Angel Silva
January 13, 2026
I will never forget you, James. You have been an inspiration to me and I´ll treasure those memories. Rest in peace, my great boss and friend .My thoughts and prayers to your family.
Susan Gignac
January 12, 2026
My deepest sympathy to all. It was a pleasure working with James. He will be missed. RIP James.
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