Kenneth "Ken" Collin Ryan
August 9, 1956 ~ October 24, 2023
Kenneth Collin “Ken” Ryan (Retired Sergeant Major), 67, of Starke passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. He was born in Starke on Aug. 9, 1956, and graduated from Bradford High School in 1974. In 1975, he chose to join the Army, then he continued his career with the Florida Army National Guard. He served honorably for over 28 years, attaining the rank of sergeant major. He was also the allied trades supervisor at Camp Blanding before retiring.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ann Allen Ryan of Starke; children, C. K. (Tiffany) Ryan of Orange Park, Krista (Gerald) Smith of Starke, and Lindsay Ryan of Palatka; brother, Steve Fuqua of Starke; his grandchildren, who he loved dearly, Hayley (Kendrick) Durrandon, Brady Ryan, Abigale Ryan, Gerald Smith III, Jackson Smith, Mackenzie Smith, Elaina Smith, and Mason Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Xander Durrandon and Cove Marie Nichols.
Please contact the family for details of the upcoming Celebration of Life.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Ryan family.
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We are so sorry about the loss of Ken. He was such a great man and cousin. Love and hugs to the family.
So sorry for your family's loss. I know you will miss him. He was your friend, husband, father and brother in Jesus. We are praying for you all.
Ann,
Chuck and I are so sorry to hear about Ken's passing. He was a great person, SGM, boss and friend. You and your family are in our prayers.