Ray Jay Ryder Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ray Jay Ryder (Warm Springs, Virginia) on June 10, 2026. Ray, born on May 3, 1948, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rexford George and Maxie Gladys Ryder (Jenkins); his brothers, Rex Grey Ryder and Kenneth George Ryder; and his nephew Kenneth Bruce Ryder.
He is survived by: his wife Susan "Collie" Ryder (Swadley) of Mountain Grove; his daughter Diedra Ryder Bratton (Michael Paul Bratton) of Lumber Bridge, NC; his sister Janice Ryder O'Farrell-Leary (Wayne Leary) of Mountain Grove; his grandchildren, Meaghan Kayleigh Ryder (Logan Armstrong) of Burnsville and Dillon Michael Bratton (Amber Nentwig) of South Korea; his great grandchildren, Luke, Hayes, Chase Armstrong and Kit Ryder Bratton; his nephews, Gary Ryder (Tracy) and Rex Ryder (Samantha); his niece Lisa Ryder; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Taylor Friel and Emileigh Friel; his nibling Leslie Ryder; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Sabrina Rexrode, Christina Ryder and Morgan Ryder; his nephew Michael O'Farrell (Carolina); his niece Linda Kurz (Mark); his sister-in-law Carol Allen (Bill); his great-niece Laci Ryder; and his cousins, Willie and Dottie Jenkins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mountain Grove Cemetery, c/o Janice O'Farrell-Leary, 5792 Mountain Valley Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484.
