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Ryan Gilley Obituary
Ryan Gene Gilley (38) was born April 12, 1987, in Houston, Texas and passed away June 28, 2025, in Porter, Texas.
Ryan is survived by his spouse Mary Katherine Gilley of 13 years of marriage, sons Rylee Brown, Jacob Gilley, daughter Emma Gilley, parents Tim Gilley & wife Cathy, Deborah Desaulnier & husband Brian, brothers Matthew Gilley, Scott Gilley & wife Baylee, William Gilley, numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family, and a host of friends.
Our beloved Ryan harbored an abundant love that he poured into his wife and children. He was a friend to all he knew and would have given the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He was a good man with a great heart and will always be remembered this way. His entire family and those that knew him will miss him tremendously.
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