Sfc James F. Ryan Sr. U.S. Army

SFC James F. Ryan Sr., U.S. Army (Ret.) passed away peacefully on November 7, 2017 at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy Borne Ryan. Father of Doran Timothy Ryan (Angel), Theresia E. Burlin (Mark) and the late James F. Ryan Jr. Stepfather of Ilson Boudreaux Jr. (Naomi), Allen Boudreaux (Darleen), Gary Boudreaux (Brenda), Loretta Planche (Octavia), Gail Cooper (Henry), Lydia Ritter (David), Cynthia Braud (Thomas), Deborah Parfait and the late Albert Boudreaux (Kimmy). Brother of Bessie Parnell, Loretta Martin, Jessie Molen, Joyce Dickens and Ann Rury. Son of the late Emma Vandever and Albert Ryan. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 27 step-grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren.
James attended high school near his home town of Baskin, LA and later graduated from Delgado College with a degree in business. He served his country during the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of dedicated service. Following his Army retirement, he worked in retail sales for area businesses.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOMES, 2100 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. Services will follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park. For directions or to view and sign the online guest book, please visit: www.mothefunerals.com .