John Earl "Buddy" Ryan, JR's Obituary
WICHITA FALLS MEMORIAL SERVICES – will be held at a later date in Clarendon. Cremation arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon. Buddy was born June 7, 1926 at his family ranch near Jericho, TX. He moved to Clarendon when he was five years old and finished his school years there in 1943. He joined the US Navy in 1944. He served in the Armed Guards for 2 years. He was on a ship that carried B-29 fuel to Sipan. Buddy married Beverly Wellman on August 31, 1950 in Hobbs, NM. He received four commendations; the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Silver Cross, and the Medal of Honor. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY – his parents; and by 2 sisters, Dorothy and Jerry. SURVIVORS – his wife of 62 years, Beverly Ryan, of Wichita Falls; his son, John & wife Jean; his daughter, Donna Sue; his grandson, Justin Taylor & Millisent; and 2 sisters, Rue Zell Hillis and Kathleen Mickelson.
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