William H Ryder Obituary

The passing of William H Ryder of Nashville, Tennessee occurred on July 8, 2026. William, born on January 19, 1944, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Ryder and Henrietta Ryder; his siblings, Joan Downs and Howard Ryder; and his former wife Virginia Ryder.

He is survived by: his wife Lynn Nordstrom Ryder; his children, William J. Ryder (Donna Ryder), Rebecca Clemens (David Clemens) and Elizabeth Sykes (Ernest Sykes, Jr.); and his grandchildren, Jonathan Ryder, Matthew Ryder, Ana Clemens, Lauren Sykes and David Clemens.

Donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.