John Henry Ryder Obituary
The passing of John Henry Ryder of Orange, Virginia occurred on November 13, 2026. John Henry, born on September 15, 1950, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Henry Ryder to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Rufus Ryder (Bobby) and Evie Marie Ryder; his wife Gayle McGhee Ryder; his grandparents, Henry and Inez Sharp; and his brother Robert Ryder.
He is survived by: his daughters, Chasity Rickett and Crystal Henderson (Michael Henderson); his grandchildren, Cameron Rickett, Logan Douglas (Lauren), Carter Rickett, Kylie Rickett and Jocelyn Henderson; his great grandchildren, Brayden Rickett, Baylor Rickett, Blakely Rickett, Mason Douglas and Braelynn Messineo; and his siblings, James Ryder (Jimmy) and Barbara Wood.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Preddy Funeral Home - Orange (250 W Main St, Orange, VA 22960). A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's memory to one of the following: · The Orange County High School Athletic Program-201 Selma Rd Orange Va. 22960,· St Jude Children Research Hospital- 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105,· Orange Animal Shelter-Po Box 111 Orange, VA 22960,· Dementia Society of America-Po Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
