Ryan Eggleton

COLUMBUS — Ryan Wilson Eggleton, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on May 16, 2021 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, following complications of Severe Pancreatitis.

Born on April 22,1990 in Gallipolis, Ryan was the son of Richard and Judy Eggleton, who survive him in Bidwell, Ohio. Ryan attended River Valley High School where he played football, varsity basketball all four years, and baseball. He was a four-year member of the FFA where he received the highest degree awarded, The American FFA Degree. He graduated from Rio Grande University with a degree in Respiratory Therapy (RRT). He was a member of the Vinton Masonic Lodge #131. He was most recently employed at Licking Memorial Hospital but had spent the last six years at Riverside Hospital as an ICU RRT where his coworkers became some of his closest friends. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan, self-proclaimed Barbeque Pit Master and all out life of the party. He loved every kind of sport and spending time with his band of brothers. He unapologetically lived life to the fullest and on his own terms.

He married the absolute love of his life Rachel (Moehrman) Eggleton on October 2, 2020. Ryan is survived by his wife, Rachel Eggleton of Columbus; his parents, Richard and Judy Eggleton of Bidwell; siblings Dyanna (Matthew) Elliott and Chad (Ashley) Kimball, along with a niece and nephews Hailey Kimball, Mason Kimball, Cooper Elliott, and Graham Elliott; maternal grandfather, Dennis Cooper of Parkersburg, West Virginia.

The visitation for Ryan will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m. The visitation will conclude with Pastor Aaron Young giving closing comments and a prayer.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you consider donating to Kids with Hunter Syndrome at www.projectalive.org

Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks.

Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.