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Jimmy Ryan Obituary
Jimmy Ryan, 75, of Bryan, passed away Sunday morning, April 21, 2013 at his residence.
His family will receive friends during a visitation from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home in Bryan. Funeral services are set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, also at the funeral home, with Pastor Joel Withem officiating. Interment will follow at the New Tabor Cemetery.
Jim was born May 12, 1937 in Dime Box, Texas, to Willie Ryan and Lydia Hejl Owens. He married his loving wife, Frances Ryan on March 27, 1982. Jim was a member of the Brazos Valley Family Worship Center, and was also a member of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. One of Jim's favorite hobbies was working out at Aerofit, which he made a daily routine with his wife, Frances.
Following his first job as a prison guard for the Texas Department of Corrections, Jim went on to work for the Bryan Fire Department, where he would eventually retire after almost 30 years of serving the communities of Bryan and College Station. After retiring from the Bryan Fire Department, Jim became a staff member at Callaway-Jones Funeral Home for another 28 years of dedicated service where he truly enjoyed assisting on funerals and serving families by driving the limousine and making night calls.
Jim was preceded in death by his stepson, Thomas Leroy Sonnier; and his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Frances Ryan; stepsons, Michael Ray Sonnier, Rene Wayne Sonnier; brother, Johnny Owens; and sister, Betty Wheeler.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Brazos Valley Family Worship Center at 4839 N. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 77803.
Condolences may be left for the family at CallawayJones.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jimmy Ryan
April 29, 2013
What a great and Godly man. I always enjoyed his smile over at Aerofit. May God rest his soul and may God watch over Frances.
Constable Rick Starnes, Bryan,TX
Wayne Dore
April 26, 2013
I had fond memories of him while I was in Baton Rouge. Looking forward to meeting him again.
April 25, 2013
What a great man and I always enjoyed seeing him over at Aerofit along with his beautiful wife.
May God Rest His Soul and keep Francis
in His watch
Henry Gold
April 25, 2013
Frances & Family - We pray that God will give you comfort & strength. Jimmy was my 1st cousin that I knew my entire life. Jimmy, you beat me to heaven, but I look forward to seeing you you there soon.
Henry & Betty Gold
Lipan, Texas
Bro. Francisco Silva
Francisco Silva
April 25, 2013
Bro. Jimmy, you will most definitely be missed at FWC in Baton Rouge. I remember your friendly smiling face during the camp meetings. Well, next time we meet will be in glory. May the Lord comfort the family.
Jimmy and Dorice Nix
April 24, 2013
He is saying, GLORY TO GOD. Nix Family will miss you but we will see you soon...God Bless The Family..
Dan and Linda Berg
April 24, 2013
Frances and family, our love and prayers for you at this time. We were so blessed to have known Jimmy. Always looked for him around Camp Meeting. Such a loving, joyful man. He is now offering praise to the Lord in person. We will truly miss him.
Mike & Noonie Daus
April 24, 2013
My brother is shouting the praises of God more than ever! I will see you soon my brother!
April 23, 2013
My prayers are with my Bro Jimmy's family. He was always pleasant and encouraging. He will be missed.
Chad Perez Sr.
David Attaway Sr.
April 23, 2013
I had the honor of working with Bro Ryan at the Bryan Fire Depertment.He was a Friend and mentor to Me.Rest in Piece My Brother.You are with Our Father Lord Jesus Christ now.
April 23, 2013
Jimmy you will be missed. Always a smiling and friendly face at Aerofit. He always took the time to talk to me and others.
April 23, 2013
To know Bro. Ryan was to know and see the Lord Jesus Christ. He had a true servants heart.
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