Charles M. Ryan

Charles M. “Chuck” Ryan, age 71, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, died Monday afternoon at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Born in Booneville, Mississippi, Mr. Ryan lived in Helena before moving to Jonesboro in 1991. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro where he was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class, and was active in the Church Care Center.

Mr. Ryan was a member of the Helena Masonic Lodge and was a sports enthusiast. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and supported all sports teams in Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents: J.P. and Mary Ryan, and by a brother: Harold Ryan.

Survivors include:
His Wife: Mary Ryan of the home;

2 Sons: Charles Michael Ryan of Biloxi, Mississippi, and
Mark Anthony Ryan of Slidell, Louisiana;

4 Step Daughters: Charlotte Smith, and
Renee Kegley, both of Corning, and
Brenna Boone, and
Tammy Fitts, both of Jonesboro;

4 Brothers: Edwin Ryan of Woodville, Mississippi, and
Ronnie Ryan,
Gary Ryan, and
Lynn Ryan, all of Lepanto;

1 Sister: Wanda Smith of Chicago;

15 Grandchildren: Donnie Ryan, Michelle Ryan, Shavon Ryan, Chase Ryan,
Courtney Courtney, Michael Smith, Christy Smith, Zach Prater, Ty Prater,
Joseph Boone, Madaline Boone, Abigail Boone, Matthew Fitts, Aaron Fitts, and Frances Fitts; and
1 Great Grandson: Clay Smith.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 at Emerson Memorial Chapel in Jonesboro with Bruce Tippit and Kathy Holler officiating. Burial will be private.
Honorary pallbearers include members of the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and his morning coffee friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4-7 at Emerson Funeral Home.

For lasting memorials, please consider First Baptist Church Building Fund, or Care Center, 701 S. Main, Jonesboro, AR 72401.