With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jim E. Ryan of Kilgore, Texas, born in Jonesville, Louisiana, who passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lois Mapp Ryan and William Edward Ryan (Johnnie Ryan); his sons, Jim Ryan, Jr. and David Gossett, Jr.; and his siblings, Milo Ryan, Bill Ryan, Leo Ryan, Roger Ryan, Nellie Linde, Loraine Parker, Vonda Ford and Violet Gerbish.

He is survived by : his spouse Johnnie L.; and his children, Shelia Hooks of Kilgore, Donna Kay Headley (Dee), Gary Ryan (Martha) of Kilgore and Mark Gossett (Sheila) of Kilgore. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the Ryan family requests donations be made to Paloma Hospice & Palliative Care at https://palomahealthservices.net or the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org or P.O. Box 96011.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rader Funeral Home