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Ryan Gingery Obituary

PEORIA - Ryan Gingery, 22, of 3914 N. Melcosta Drive, Peoria, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Sunday, April 22, 2007.

He was born April 11, 1985, to John and Rosie Eckwood Gingrey.

He graduated from Peoria High School in 2004.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; one son, Omarion Stelivan of Peoria; three brothers, Aaron (Phoenix) Wilson, Dolmond Eckwood and Terrance Gingery, all of Peoria; grandparents, Imogene Eckwood, and Carrie Gingery, both of Peoria; two nieces; and four nephews.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Rising Sun Christian Church, with visitation one hour before. Services will be officiated by the Rev. John L. Gibson. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery. T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Family will receive friends at 3914 N. Melcosta.

Memorials for his son may be made at National City Bank.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peoria Journal Star on Apr. 26, 2007.

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Kimberly McNeil-Clasberry

April 20, 2020

Ryan, I have and will never forget you.. I know your in heaven with your grandmother (Auntie Bug, your nephew (Lil Meko), and your older brother. Love you always!!!!

Melissa Durst

May 18, 2007

Ryan, I will always love you. I will never forget you, no matter where life takes me. With love to the Gingery family.

Robert, Robin, & Monica Hill

May 16, 2007

May God be with you all in this time of grief. You are in our prayers.

Chris Hodge

May 7, 2007

To the Gingery and Eckwood Family, May GOD be with you and comfort you during your time of sorrow in the loss of your son. Rest In Peace Ryan

Sam and Debbie Trapps

May 6, 2007

John,Rosie,Meiko and Terrance - we share your loss and although no one except God really knows the grief you are experiencing,the sadness you go through every day, we know that our God is holding Ryan in the palm of His hands. We will always be here for you and we love you all dearly. Please know that we are only a phone call away. May God Bless You in a very special way and keep you strong.

Ebony Daniels

May 6, 2007

Ryan, i will never forget you and our days at Sterling Middle School. You were my buddy. It broke my heart when i heard the bad news, i will miss you. You and the Gingery family will stay in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Payton

May 3, 2007

Rosie. Words cannot express the sadness that I know that is in your heart at this time. We never imagine our life without our children. I pray that the Lord will give you peace in your heart, and confirm that your child is in his hands now. You need not worry any more. He is safe now. My heart goes out to you, and your family.
If there is anything that I can do please call. May God bless you and your family.
Brenda Payton
(Ferg's Sister)

Chase Jones

April 29, 2007

sup Ryan ill miss beating you in the one on one basketball games, and my prayers go out to the Gingery family

linwood family

April 29, 2007

ryan you would be missed

Amber Hauptly

April 28, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Denise Green

April 28, 2007

Rosie and Family,

You and your family are in our prayers. Stay in God's unchanging hands.

Sherri R. Green, Omaha, NE
Markeya M. Williams, Houston, TX

Robert & Irma Costic & Sons

April 28, 2007

John, I know that this is really a terrible time for you, but remember that God is able to bring you and your family through these dark hours. Know that my wife and I are praying for you and the family, and that we love you.

KIM REDDICK

April 27, 2007

TO THE GINGERY FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW WE LOVE YOU AND GOD UNDERSTANDS.

Danielle

April 27, 2007

R.I.P. Ryan, you will truly be missed!!

Sharon Kinerd Taylor and Family

April 27, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Christa

April 27, 2007

Ryan, I miss you so much, we hung out together basically all of sophmore year and I always thought about you when I moved away, you were my best friend, I could tell you anything. To your Family: I am so sorry you have to go though this, my prayers will always be with you and Ryan. To Ryan: I will always love and cherish you as a friend.

Brigette Colvin

April 27, 2007

I'm very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Ryan and I used to play together when we were younger. You will be greatly missed and never forgotten. love you ryan.

SCHRONDA BEARDEN

April 27, 2007

AND JESUS ANSWERING SAITH UNTO THEM, HAVE FAITH IN GOD.FOR VERILY I SAY UNTO YOU, THAT WHOSOEVER SHALL SAY UNTO THIS MOUNTAIN, BE THOU REMOVED, AND BE THOU CAST INTO THE SEA; AND SHALL NOT DOUBT IN HIS HEART, BUT SHALL BELIEVE THAT THOSE THINGS WHICH HE SAITH SHALL COME TO PASS; HE SHALL HAVE WHATSOEVER HE SAITH. MARK 11:22,23 GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE THE BEARDEN FAMILY

Quinton Neal

April 27, 2007

Hey Ryan this quinton. Just want to let you know that i love you and you will always be in my heart. May you rest in peace

sonya,simone mcneil

April 27, 2007

WE WILL MISS YOU RYAN AND WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.YOU'LL ALWAYZ BE IN MY HERAT & I LOVE YOU.

Charlena Pepple

April 27, 2007

My Condolences go out to your family in this time of loss. May God be with you.

Tambria Allen

April 27, 2007

I'll miss you so much Ryan. And your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

TIFFANY ABNER-WASHINGTON

April 27, 2007

RYAN AND MR & MRS GINGERY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

MIKE AND SHARON ABNER

April 27, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

April 27, 2007

My prayers go out to the Gingery & Eckwood family. . . I do appologize for your loss

Kaleda

April 27, 2007

May the Lord always give you peace. I know that it is hard right now but lend on God and he will give you comfort. We never know why things happen but all we have to do is lean and depend on God on high and he will comfort our souls and minds...Never let go of the good memories because that is what is going to help you go on from day to day...stay encouraged always...

Annette Housley

April 27, 2007

Rosie and family, may the Lord give you comfort and strength during this most difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Kristina Montelongo

April 26, 2007

To Ryan's Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss his beautiful smile. May God comfort you during this time.
Kristina and Jim Montelongo

KENYATTA FISHER

April 26, 2007

I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYS. STAY STRONG AND ALWAYS TRUST IN GOD AND KNOW THAT HE WILL TAKE AWAY ALL YOUR SORROW. JOY COMES IN THE MORNING.

J Harris

April 26, 2007

Ryan, I went to school w/ you, me and you didnt hang but I know that we spoke our hello's and goodbye's! You are in my prayers and I also pray that your family is able to get through this difficult time! May God be with you now!

Georgia Amerson

April 26, 2007

To Rosie and family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son.You and your family are in my thoughts,and my prayers.God bless your all.

Zachary Davis

April 26, 2007

My prayers go out to Ryan's family. I grew up on Rochelle and went to every school with Ryan. His laugh and his jokes were one of a kind, he was always playing ball with us and always a character. I promise he meant a lot to me and my twin sister. He will be greatly missed

Courtney & Ricco Samuels & Johnson

April 26, 2007

I can't believe your gone Ryan we have been friends not to mention gone to school together since forever and I'll miss you Ryan

SANDRA VANN-DYSON

April 26, 2007

TO JOHN AND ROSIE AND FAMILY
OURS PRAYERS OUR TRULY WITH YOU
SANDRA AND ANGEL DYSON

Tiffany

April 26, 2007

Ryan you are truely going to be missed. Even by the people you only hung out with a few times. I'll always remember NEW YEARS of this year. :)

Tschara Pearson

April 26, 2007

From graduating together to working at Toys R Us you truly were a blessing to have as a dear friend. You will be missed. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of need. I'll miss you. Love you.

Carla, Dion and lil' Dion Smith

April 26, 2007

To My family.... I'm sending you my love, sympathy and condolences. Ryan will be truely missed. Hold on to your faith for God will see you through this time of heartache and sorrow. Love always
(The Smith Family)

Marcus McKinley & Family

April 26, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rev. Vernon & Edna Johnson

April 26, 2007

John & Rosie
Sorry for your loss, It's always hard to lose a child, May God bless you both, and our prayers will always be with you and your family. you are good people,

sheilaya irby

April 26, 2007

Ryan you will truly be missed. To the Gingery and eckwood family I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

quantina smith

April 26, 2007

TO MEKO AND HIS FAMILY MY HEART IS OUT TOO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL
MUCH LOVE TINA

TONI J

April 26, 2007

RYAN WILL BE TRULY MISSED BECAUSE OF THE LOVING SPIRIT HE HAD. WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU.

LOVE YOUR COUSINS TONI,ROD,SEQUOIA,BRE,SHAQUILLE

BRI

April 26, 2007

RYAN YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BY EVERYBODY WHO KNEW YOU AND MORE. I KNOW YOU WILL BE WATCHN US FROM WHERE YOU ARE NOW, LUV YA BOY!!!

Marissa Eckwood

April 26, 2007

Uncle Ryan, we were truely blessed to have you as our uncle! Thank you for all our fun times we had together and now since you are truly an angel please watch over grandma, papa, daddy and terance. We love you so much!
Marissa & Courtlund

Pat & Monica Rayford

April 26, 2007

The lord will never leave you nor will he forsake you, he will always be with you until the end..May God bless you & keep you in this time of grief.

Barb. Vinson

April 26, 2007

To John & Rosie Gingery, and The Eckwood Family: May this beautiful Family find comfort and peace during this difficult time..Ryan was truly loved!

Corey/Aliesha Hosea & family

April 26, 2007

To the family; we are praying for you and your strength during this time of grief. I am sure of this: There is no sorrow heaven cannot heal. May your memories bring you comfort.

April 26, 2007

LEAN ON JESUS THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME, HE WILL COMFORT AND KEEP YOU. JOHN AND ROSIE YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS. JOHN & WILLIEBELL MC AFEE

Melissa Garrett

April 26, 2007

John & Rosie,
I know that your hearts are hurting right now and you are still questioning why? Only God knows. Keep the faith and God will pull you through. Love from your cousins, Melissa & Princess

Kim McNeil

April 26, 2007

Ryan you will be truly missed, may God enjoy one more angel in heaven to help watch over your son, mother, father, and your brothers.

Love you,
Kim,Donna Bess, Mike,Marquis,Dre,Joshua,Triniti & Triniece

pam dewalt

April 26, 2007

to the gingery and eckwood family!
our thoughts and prayers are with
your family during this difficult time.
may god continue to
bless you!
pam & michael dewalt

Brie Magee

April 26, 2007

ryan will always and forever have a place in my heart! he will be missed by all who knew him! my love and prayers to the family! love you ryan!!

Kristin Foreman

April 26, 2007

Ryan you will truly be missed. You were a light that extinguished way to soon. I appreciate the laughs and you treating me like a sister. Miss you little brother!!

BRIDGETTE WRIGHT

April 26, 2007

TO ALL THE FAMILY MAY GOD BE WITH YOU IN THE TIME OF NEED AND SORROW GO BLESS

Dion Smith

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Maryann Nau

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jerry Davis

April 26, 2007

You are in my thoughts & prayers. God bless you.

Bobby & Mary Holliday

April 26, 2007

Our thought are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless you and lift you up.

BE BLESSED.

Roise Tubbs

April 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

S. Gray

April 26, 2007

So sorry for your loss. God bless.

James & Vickie King

April 26, 2007

Dear Rosie, John & Family-There are no words I could say that would bring peace to your hearts at this moment. Therefore, I want you to know that you are all in my prayers and you are not alone. For our Father promised to never leave nor forsake us. James and I are here also. We love you!

Pat

April 26, 2007

May God bless and embrace the Gingery and Eckwood families during their time of sorrow.

Keisha Brewer-Campbell

April 26, 2007

Ryan you will truly be missed, your smile is still enough to light up a room. We miss you so much cuz and will always miss you. Love You Forever.

dawn citchens

April 26, 2007

To the Gingery and eckwood family rest assure that God is a comforter and a mind regulator he will comforter you during this most difficult time. There is no sorrow that he cannot heal or feel All things work together according to God's perfect plan. You are in our prayers. Love Milton ,Dawn Citchens family.

BRE

April 26, 2007

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF RYAN. WISH YOU THE BEST. I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM AND HAD SUM OF THE SAME CLASSES. HE WAS A SWEET BOY.

Marschelle Garrett

April 26, 2007

"My prayers are with the Gingery's Family". I will truly miss my cousin "RYAN".

marcus eckwood

April 26, 2007

Ryan you are truly loved and will be truly missed by all who loved you. you will always be in our hearts thoughts and prayers, and never be forgotten. love you cuz!!!!!!!!!!!

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