Marshell Lee Ryan

Marshell Lee Ryan

Marshell Ryan Obituary

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Marshell Lee Ryan, age 88 of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. 

He was born October 25, 1937 in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late John Thomas Ryan, Sr. and Lillie May Mosier Ryan. Mr. Ryan was a Police Officer for the City of Clarksville and served in the United States Army National Guard.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Gateway Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1875 Highway 48, Clarksville, TN 37040

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