Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

Norwood Veterans Administration Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 18, at 3 p.m. from FlemingBaptist Church, 3027 Peach Orchard Rd, with Pastor Billy Atkins officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.Mr. Ryan was born in South Bend, Ind., on Dec. 15, 1924, to Carmen Mary Morris Ryan and Kenneth Leon Ryan. Most of hischildhood was spent in Miami and Wabash Counties in Indiana. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1947, beginning a militarycareer of over 25 years. During his military service he was awarded numerous medals and commendations. Besides numerousdomestic posts throughout the United States, he served his county overseas in Panama, England, Germany, France, Greenland,Vietnam, and Okinawa. Having received orders for South Korea in 1950 during the Korean War, his future was to betransformed when his orders were unexpectedly changed to an assignment in England instead. Through a chance encounterthere, he met the young English servicewoman in the Royal Air Force who was to become his wife for nearly 61 years, and themother of his seven sons. The Ryan family came to Augusta in 1962, following then Specialist Ryan’s assignment to civilaffairs at Fort Gordon. Following overseas assignments to Greenland, Vietnam, and Okinawa, he returned to Fort Gordon andretired in 1972 as a staff sergeant with the Signal Corps, choosing to make Augusta the permanent home for his family. He thenattended and graduated from Augusta College (now Augusta State University) with a Bachelor’s degree. He worked for severalyears in administration for the Salvation Army. Mr. Ryan was a lifelong member of the Miami Nation of Indians in Indiana,where he was known as “Mishikinawa” (Little Turtle) of the Mongosa clan, named after the great Miami Indian warchief. Hewas very proud of his native heritage from his mother, and passed this pride to his children. He was the last surviving memberof the Miami Indian Pageants from the 1920’s and his family tribal photograph from the 1927 pageant was prominentlydisplayed in his home. Mr. Ryan was a member of Fleming Baptist Church and was previously a member of Burns MemorialUnited Methodist Church, where he and his wife sang for many years in the choir. He was also a member of the Men’s Club,the Happy Club, and Urban Ministries. He was an avid photographer and gardener. He was also a voracious reader throughouthis adult life and a frequent patron of the Appleby Library. Even as his Alzheimer’s disease steadily progressed in his lateryears and impaired other activities, he retained his passion for his daily crossword puzzles. To the very end, he continued toentertain family and visitors with songs and hymns. Although grieving his passing, his family rejoices in the certain knowledgethat he is now at rest in the heavenly kingdom. His family would like to give special thanks to Ms. Jalecia Holmes of RestAssured LLC, and Mrs. Bobby Montgomery and the other members of the homebound ministry of Fleming Baptist Church forall of their help and care during Mr. Ryan’s final years. Mr. Ryan was preceded in death by his parents; two younger brothers,Kenneth Leland Ryan and Paul Nathaniel Ryan; his eldest son, Kevin W. Ryan; his niece Elizabeth M. Ryan, and his greatgrandson Jody Nathaniel Clyburn. In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his sons, James A. Ryan and his wife,Eileen, of McKinney, Texas, Steven P. Ryan, Patrick W. Ryan and his wife, Teresa, of Aubrey, Texas, Jeffrey M. Ryan, ofAugusta, Ga., Timothy D. Ryan, Sr. and his wife, Alisa, of Hephzibah, Ga., and Christopher S. Ryan and his wife, Carolyn, ofSanger, Texas; seventeen grandchildren: William F. Ryan, Robert W. Ryan, Shannan D. Ryan, Clinton Ryan, Travis Ryan,Jonathan D. Ryan, Jason M. Ryan (Heather), Kristen Mary Ryan, Kyle A. Ryan, Damon P. Stagakes, Emily S. Ryan Romig(Justin), Timothy David Ryan, Jr., Jeffrey Paul Ryan, Alan J. Ryan, Meagan E. Ryan, Dorothy K. Ryan, and Sean DavidHinson; and seven great grandchildren. If so desired memorial contributions may be made to the Fleming Baptist ChurchBuilding Fund, 3027 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, Ga., 30906, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1899 Central Ave, Augusta,Ga., 30904. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 7until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Chance & HydrickFuneral Directors 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.comWednesday, August 17, 2011Carl W. “Bud” Black, 85, resident of Bennetts Switch was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who died peacefully athome surrounded by his family and flew away to be with our Lord, His Savior, Jesus Christ, at 11:38 a.m., Sunday, August 14,2011. Born Jan. 13, 1926 in Peru, he was the son of Orlie P. and Fern (Griswold) Black. He was the husband of Betty L. (Hall,May, Langley) Black who survives. They were married May 1, 1982 in Kokomo at Gospel Light Mission. He retired as atoolmaker from Delco Electronics, on Aug. 30, 1987 after 27 years of service. Previously, he was employed at Square D inPeru where he had been president of Local 2069 IAM. Bud was a fun loving man who liked sports, especially golf andbasketball. He enjoyed his morning coffee, took on the challenge of daily crossword puzzles for years, and enjoyed a livelygame of cards with family and friends. He was a member of McGrawsville U.M. Church, Battle of Bulge Veterans, DisabledVets, Golden Acorn Reunion Assc. and UAW Retirees # 292. He was very proud of his tour of duty in Europe during WorldWar II. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct, American Theater, European Theater with 3 BattleStars, Victory Medal and German Occupation medals along with the Combat Infantry Badge and Presidential Citation. He issurvived by his wife, Betty L. Black, Bennetts Switch, Daughter and Son-in-law, Lana and Michael Bullock, Charlotte, N.C.,grandson Peter J. (Alex) Bullock, Charlotte, N.C., great granddaughter, Whitney Dibble, Calif., and great-great grandchildren,Hannah Rose and Shiloh Paige also of Calif.; granddaughter Stacey L. Bullock, Beverly, Mass., grandson, Jesse J. Bullock,Largo, Fla.; great granddaughters, Stephanie Stinson, N.C. and Brooke Stinson, Ala.; grandson, Jason M. Bullock, Salem,Mass.; granddaughter, Davina L. (Chris) Haywood, Stanley, N.C.; great granddaughter, Sarah and great grandson Samuel bothof Stanley, N.C.; step son, Shane A. (Beth) May, Waupecong, Ind.; step grandchildren, Brooke Nicole and Blake Hunter May,Waupecong, Ind.; step daughter, Wendi (Erik) Atkinson, Bennetts Switch, Ind.; step grandchildren, Khyrstin Leigh Chance andDylan L. Chance, Peru, Ind., and Gabriela Grace Atkinson, Bennetts Switch, Ind.; extended family, Josh (Rachelle) Chance,Peru, Brandon Cook, Kokomo; Haydon Chance, Peru; Gary and Jackie May, Greentown; P.D. and Charleen Childers, Amboy;biological children, Terry L. Black, Peru; Wayne A. (Berta) Black, Denver, Ind.; grandchildren, Adam (Cindy) Black, Texas;