Ryan Christopher Dellinger

Ryan Christopher Dellinger obituary, Gaffney, SC

Ryan Christopher Dellinger

Ryan Dellinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Mortuary - Blacksburg on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Crouse -- Ryan Christopher Dellinger, 33, of 2830 Saint Marks Church Road, passed away on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, at his home.
Born in Germany, he was the son of Tommy Dellinger (Shelly) and Sandra Leagon (Ronald). Ryan was an adventurous person who had no fear. He was quick to jump out of an airplane, race a motorcycle, or just spend an afternoon on a lake or golf course.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings and step-siblings: Nikki Gibson, Brett Gibson, Jacob Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Kelcey Evans, Lindsey Patterson, and Jordan Hamrick; his paternal grandparents, Gene and Judy Dellinger; his maternal grandmother, Marianne Geiken; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, whom he loved dearly.
Ryan was preceded in death by his step-father, Paul Gibson, and his maternal grandfather, Jimmy Geiken.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:15pm at Hopewell Baptist Church, 511 Old Chester Rd Blacksburg, SC 29702. A Celebration of Life will follow at 1:30pm with Ashby Pruitt, Will Raines, and Toby Elliott officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cherokee Gospel Tabernacle Clean Start Program, 631 4th Street, Gaffney, SC 29340.
The family will be at their respective homes.
The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Dellinger family. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Ryan, please visit our Tree Store.

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