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Ryan W. Dodd - HINESVILLE - Ryan W. Dodd, a local businessman, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Ryan was a 1996 graduate of Liberty County High School. He was the owner of Patriot ATM, a member of Hinesville First United Methodist Church, and an avid golfer and fisherman. He is survived by his mother, Beth Dodd of Hinesville, father and stepmother, Gary and Lisa Dodd of Hinesville; two brothers, Major Brent Dodd (Sara) of Germany and Jason Dodd (Tiffany) of Hinesville; sister, Ashley Dodd of Richmond Hill; nephew, Jayce Cameron Dodd; paternal grandmother, Betty Miloian (Nana) of Southgate, MI, maternal grandmother, Lucille Gurganus of Parrish, AL; maternal grandmother, Peggy Altman of Waycross; aunts and uncles, Dan and Marilyn Stengle of Plymouth, MI, Gloria Elkin of Detroit, MI, Bob and Sheila Dodd of Yorktown, VA, Don and Amy Dodd of Doublesprings, AL, Don and Opal Grissom of Tupelo, MS; great aunt, Jeanette Wells of Wayne, MI; and several beloved cousins and friends, and beloved dog Capone. Visitation will be 5-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2010 at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Hinesville First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Hinesville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers remembrances can be sent to the Ronald McDonald House of Savannah or the Hinesville First United Methodist Church, 230 North Main Street, Hinesville, GA 31313. Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel www.carteroglethorpe.com Savannah Morning News June 17, 2010 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jun. 17, 2010.

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Michelle Hancock

July 12, 2010

Gary Dodd and Family I am sorry about the loss of Ryan. I worked with him as a past McDonald's employee at the RichmondHill McDonald's 7 to 8 years ago. He was a good person to know. My family and I send our thoughts and prayers.

Robert Thomas

July 12, 2010

mr.dodd my prayers go out to your family. I loved ryan like a brother and he will be missed.if there is any thing i can do for your family i will be there.p.s if you or any af your family need to talk call 404-839-1504 Robert and Rhonda Thomas

Michelle Hancock

July 12, 2010

Gary Dodd and Family, I am sorry to here about your loss of Ryan. I am a past McDonald's employee that had worked with him. He was a good person to know. My family and I have prayers with you and your family.

Warren Cato

June 23, 2010

Gary, We are shocked and so sad to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Dodd Family. I will miss my conversations with Ryan about sports, business and life. We think the world of Ryan! Warren, Vicky and Jim (Cabe & Cato)

Lisa Dean

June 23, 2010

Gary-
No bond is as strong as that of a parent and child. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family.

Lisa Dean
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Coastal Empire
Boardmember

Lorri Newsome

June 22, 2010

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

June 21, 2010

May God be with you and your family at this time of sympathy and sorrow, Beth. I will keep you in my prayers, Eleanor Dailey.

Carly Lutsky (McCall)

June 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jesse Barnes

June 21, 2010

You were a great fishing partner and friend. You will be missed.

Mary Gehrki

June 21, 2010

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. You will remain in our thoughts.

Joy and Michael Smiley

June 20, 2010

You will be missed Ryan

Barbara Anderson

June 20, 2010

Dear Dodd Family My thoughts and prayers are with you - I will always remember Ryan as that adorable, mischievious kindergartner getting into trouble with his friend Tyler. They made me a better teacher. Barbara Greene Anderson

Elly Johnson

June 19, 2010

Ryan was a great classmate, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers,
Elly (Young) Johnson LCHS c/o 96.

Sabrina Stewart

June 19, 2010

My prayers go out to the Dodd family. Ryan will be missed!

June 19, 2010

Gary,Beth,Brent,Jason and Ashley you remain in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye to your beloved son,brother and friend. God surround you with his love and give you comfort in the coming days.
Becky Branch
Piney Bluff@ Waverly,Ga

Denise Joye

June 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the Dodd family. Ryan will truely be missed.
Campbell & Joye family

Brian Schmitt

June 19, 2010

Ryan i'm gonna miss you man, you trained me when I became a manager and showed me how to tie a tie. I'll miss your cheesy smile, you were a really nice guy. My condolences to your family. I'll miss you.

Shana Frey Krumwiede

June 19, 2010

Beth, Gary, Brent, Jason and Ashley- I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and unimaginable pain. I cannot imagine how your heart is breaking... you're in my prayers. Love, Shana

Jessica Gray

June 18, 2010

I can only say the Dodd family is in our prayers.

Kellie Trimble Sabie

June 18, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. He was a nice guy whom I went to school with and knew from my time in high school working at McDonald's. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dodd Family. I pray for each of you to find comfort and strength. God Bless!

June 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time.
The Fellini Family

June 18, 2010

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

Don & Theresa Barnard

June 18, 2010

Gary, Beth and Family
Words cannot express how our thoughts and hearts go out to you in this difficult time of sorrow. We pray for God to give you guidance to make it through this.

Kimberly Sellars

June 18, 2010

My thoughts,prayers and deepest condolences to the entire Dodd family.Ryan was loved by many-may sharing memories with those same people bring comfort to you all.

Kris Mattingly

June 18, 2010

Gary, Beth, Don, Opal and Family: I am so sorry to hear about Ryan. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Enjoying a Tigers game with Ryan, summer of 09'!

Danielle Wescott

June 18, 2010

We consider ourselves blessed to have our paths cross Ryan's. Words can not express how highly we thought of him and how much we will miss him. Our prayers are with his family and all his friends.

Enjoying a Tigers game with Ryan, summer of 09'

Danielle Wescott

June 18, 2010

Kiely Strickland Walker

June 18, 2010

My very deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I understand your pain and am very sorry for your loss. Ryan was a great person, and will be truly missed by all.

June 18, 2010

Ashley,
"My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God Bless you and your family." Mrs. Stokes (Hinesville, GA)

Lynnette Strickland-Gordon

June 18, 2010

Words cant begin to describe how sadden I was to hear of Ryan"s passing. May God comfort you all in this time and know we are praying for you all. He will be missed and NEVER forgotten.

Brandon Wescott

June 18, 2010

My wife Danielle and I have a lot of great memories with the time we spent with Ryan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dodd Family.

Gene Tomberlin

June 18, 2010

Gary, Beth and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Ryan. My prayers are with all of you during this very dificult time. God Bless and keep you.

Deo Klein

June 18, 2010

We spent alot of time together growing up, sharing the same neighborhood, schools, friends, teams, jobs,jokes and growing pains. I will always remember your laughter and the good times we experienced together. God bless you and your family.

Slade & Amanda Sikes

June 18, 2010

We will miss Ryan each & every day. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. Though he may be gone he will never be forgotten.

Joyce & Skip Matin

June 18, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dodd family in their time of sorrow. God Bless.

loretta blanco

June 18, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss and know I am praying for the family. May the Holy Spirit of comfort and peace be with you at this time.

Angela Powell

June 18, 2010

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

Jeff & Candice Dean

June 18, 2010

It's almost impossible to express how much we are saddened by the loss of our friend, Ryan. Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Dodd family . Jason, we're here for you old friend. God bless you and keep you strong.
Love,
Jeff & Candice Dean

June 18, 2010

Ryan and my son, Barry, enjoyed Rec league sports together and shared some very memorable moments of achievement. Ryan was a fine young man and will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Jimmy and Carolyn Darsey

Danielle Sanders Alicea

June 18, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Dodd Family. Ryan was a great person, and will be missed by everyone that knew him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Vandenbosch Family

June 18, 2010

Ryan will be truly missed. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow and know that you will be in our hearts and prayers.

June 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dodd family. Ryan was such a sweet person and will always be remembered. May God Bless each of you during this time of sorrow.
Morgan Smith Rogers and family

Carla Goodwin

June 18, 2010

Dear Dodd Family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. Ryan was such a nice young man. He will be miss by all. May God Bless all of you and give you the comfort that is needed at this time.

Bill and Carla Goodwin

June 18, 2010

Our very deepest sympathy to Beth and Gary and your families. We understand your pain and are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you in this time of deep sorrow. May God bless and comfort you. Pat and Rick Place

Tami Stafford Polak

June 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dodd family. Ryan was a wonderful friend & he will be so so missed. I pray for peace for you at this time.

Jennifer Dollar Pulsney

June 18, 2010

The Dodd family has suffered a great loss and you all remain in my thoughts and prayers in this time of grief. May God keep you all close and surround you with His love.

Shawn & Laurie Fields

June 18, 2010

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

Tommy & Donna Davis

June 18, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Dodd Family. May God give you the faith, strength and courage that you will need to get through. May God Bless You All, Tommy & Donna Davis

Monica Patterson

June 18, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kenisha Failey

June 18, 2010

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

Heather Graddy

June 18, 2010

Gary, Beth, Brent, Jason, and Ashley...Please know that yall are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tawnya Mayer- Reiss

June 18, 2010

I want to let Gary and family know that Ryan was a special person. I will always remember the Beach and the fun we had together as kids and at college. I am very sorry for your loss and may God be with you during this hard time. Love always Tawnya (Mayer) Reiss and Family

June 17, 2010

So sorry to hear about the loss of a wonderful son, brother and friend!!!! I love you Jason!!! My prayers are with you and your wonderful family!!! Love, Crystal Bange Tuttle

Lisa Smith

June 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to the entire family ..I am so sorry for your loss and pain...

Nicholle Sciria

June 17, 2010

I didn't know him well, but I remember seeing him around McD's when I would work there (1997-1999). He was always a nice guy. Your loss is felt by many. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Joyce & Gary McIntyre

June 17, 2010

Our prayers go out to the entire Dodd family on the loss of Ryan. May the Lord comfort and keep you in the days ahead so that the times to come will be easier to bear.

Doris Palmer

June 17, 2010

Words are inadequate..ours prayers are with the entire family. A beautiful spirited child.

Channie Frazier

June 17, 2010

Ashley,
I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

June 17, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We have alot of wonderful memories of Ryan and considered him a part of our family. We will miss him and his smile dearly.
Ernest and Diane Cantrell and family

Robin & Jerry andes

June 17, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Ryan's passing. We feel your pain in losing a loved one and prayers are going out to all family members

Kele Tinsley

June 17, 2010

"You have my deepest sympathy on your loss. Ryan was one of my dearest friends and will be sorely missed."
We have many people in our lives
Family, neighbors and friends
But no one knows us quite as well
Or shares our deepest secrets
Like a life-long friend

In Faith and Sympathy,
Kele Tinsley

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