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James Michael Ryan Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Cedar Bay Funeral Home - Jacksonville

405 New Berlin Road

Jacksonville, Florida

James Ryan Obituary

RYAN James Michael Ryan, Sr., 54, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010. He was born February 8, 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia and had lived most of his life in Jacksonville, FL. Mike worked in the car business for over 30 years and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Florida Gators. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Burkhalter Ryan and daughter, Jodi Ryan. Mike is survived by his father, James John Ryan and stepmother, Patricia Ryan; son, James Michael Ryan, Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughters, Julie Tanner (Aron) and Jamie Long (Wade), both of Jacksonville, FL; brother, John Ryan (Pat) of Inwood, IA; four beautiful grandchildren, Mikailynn, Jodi, Cody and Ryan; friend, mother and grandmother of his children and grandchildren, Tammy Soloman and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 10am in the chapel of Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, with Rev. Gary Broward officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday (TODAY) from 6-8pm at the funeral home. (904) 714-1110. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Sep. 24, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Ryan

25 Entries

gil allen

September 19, 2022

i miss working with you at mike shad ford, also remember going to the red sox game in tampa we had a great time. R. I. P. my friend go red sox ! !! .

Cheryl Reynolds James

October 13, 2010

Mike, Thank you for all the great memoris that I have of you. I hope you RIP with MawMaw, Jodi and Drew. I will miss you forever, please cheer for me now as I continue to move forward here on earth without you. God speed my loving friend!

Jo Stafford Barsh

October 6, 2010

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE FAMILY, MIKE RYAN WAS A GREAT GUY. I WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS

Vera Thrift

September 29, 2010

I am sorry for your loss, I will always remember his humor. I purchased my very first new car from Mike back in the early eighties and every car from then on. I had the pleasure of meeting him through my husband Bill, they had quite a wonderful friendship that truly made me smile quite often. His heart and his humor will be missed.

Dawn Thenoils Hancock

September 27, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss.I have such fond memories of our beginning in kindergarten,Northshore and the entire Ryan family.RIP in my "buddy"

Gayle Cohee-Hawkes

September 25, 2010

It's always hard to say goodbye, but knowing that Mike is watching over all of us is a great comfort. We will miss him dearly.

September 25, 2010

Thank goodness for the entire Ryan family. They were such an inspiration for all of us: park ball, pop warner, jr. high and high school. Mike, we will miss you! Mike was a superstar! God bless you and say hello to everybody in heaven. You have a lot of friends. Love you lots, Nance

Pops AKA Gil Allen Sr.

September 25, 2010

Sorry to hear of this loss. Mike will be missed by many. It was always a joy working with him at Shad. My condolences to the family. He will be remembered always. May he rest in peace in that big dealership in heaven.

Dennis & LeAnn Crosby

September 25, 2010

So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Thinking of all his family. He was one of the best ex cousin in laws. Wish we had known sooner so we could be there for them. But don't worry, he's got a lot of love waiting for him in heaven.

Margie Newmans

September 24, 2010

The Ryan Family is in our thoughts and prayers! Mike was one of the sweetest most caring people I have ever met, he will truly be missed by all. God Bless!!

Margie & Darlene Newmans

Joe Fay

September 24, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Ryan family, RIP Mike my friend.

Donna Sharpe Crowther

September 24, 2010

My heartfelt condolences to the Ryan family.

Margaret Williams-Everidge

September 24, 2010

Julie,Jamie,& Michael.I'm so very sorry to hear about Mike..He was a wonderful man and a true friend.I'll miss him more than I can tell you. He Loved you kids more than anything in his life.He always had a story to tell me about one of you. And those precious grandchildren were truly the apple of his eye.Take comfort in knowing you had a great dad who loved all of you so very much.RIP dear friend.I'll always think of you and smile

Colby Jackson

September 24, 2010

My condolences to the Ryan Family. I have a lot of great North Shore, and AJ, memories of fun times with Mike.

gilbert allen

September 24, 2010

im glad to have known you and worked with you . i'll miss going to lunch with you and talking abouth the red sox may you rest in peace mike i'll miss a good freind

Dorinda Scott

September 24, 2010

I'll always remember how you could make me smile no matter what mood I was in . You were a real friend and a wonderful person. You will be missed by everyone who was luky enough to have known you.]
Dorinda Scott class of 74 Andrew Jackson

Jan Bodner

September 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. RIP Mike.

Randy Tredinnick

September 24, 2010

My deapest sympathies to the entire Ryan Family. Mike was one of my best friends when we were young growing up in NS. I will always remember him as a great loyal and good friend who loved to have fun. I will always remember us sitting in his room listening to the Jesus Christ Superstar album over and over until we knew all the words! God speed my friend.

Carl Strickland

September 24, 2010

Mike, the best thing about getting old is the memories that you accumulate over the years. You, me and the gang have plenty of them. It was great sharing good and bad times with you. You will always be well though of.

God Bless you and the Ryan Family

Laura Murdaugh

September 24, 2010

I was shocked to hear of the passing of Mike he was a great (awesome)person he always had you smiling he will be greatly missed sorry to the family for your loss RIP Mike

GENNY WHIPPS

September 24, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Lisa Rouse

September 24, 2010

RIP Mike. To the Ryan family I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mike at Mike Shad Ford and will miss him. My prayers are with you.

Stacey Bullard

September 24, 2010

MIke (Jr), Im so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know we have lost touch, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Stacey Bullard
Robert E Lee
c/o 1996

September 24, 2010

May God's peace engulf you at this time of sorrow. Know that Mike touched a lot people throughout his life and will be missed by all.

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