Raymond Edward Ryan

Memorial services for Raymond Edward Ryan, 75, of Burke will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Sheriff Tom Selman and Kent Henson officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Mr. Ryan was born July 11, 1948 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Frances (Goins) and Cecil Ryan, and died Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his residence.

Raymond Ryan answered to many different names. He was affectionately called Coon, Rhino, Ray and Papa. He worked as a reserve deputy for Angelina County for many years. He also worked for his brother, Kenneth Ryan, in his surveying business for over 20 years. He was a member of the Livingston Chapter of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He and his brother Kenneth traveled East Texas participating in Confederate reenactments at cemeteries with confederate veterans buried on their grounds, including Ryan Chapel Cemetery. He was a gun enthusiast, an incredible artist, a musician, bible scholar and avid reader. He had a love for old country stores and cafes and enjoyed visiting them as much as he could. He was intelligent and well-read but he enjoyed living a very simple and uncomplicated life. He loved dogs, children and especially his family. He was one of a kind and anyone that was lucky enough to have known him should feel blessed.

Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Alice Ryan of Searcy, Arkansas; sister and brother-in-law, Sarah Ryan Rios and Hector Rios of Burke; sister-in-law, Lilian Ryan of Burke; daughter, Tangala Hendrix and fiancé Daniel Holeman of Burke; sons and daughters-in-law, Albert and Dianna Hendrix of Sommerville, and Raymond and Colleen Ryan of Prairie Grove; daughter, Leslie Ryan of Burke; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; best friend, Danny Anders of Pollok; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Ryan and Frances (Goins) Ryan; wife, Johnnie Lynn Ryan; brother, Bobby Ryan; and great-grandson, Allen Hendrix Lea.

Honorary pallbearers will be the men and women of the Angelina County Sheriff’s Office.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning prior to the services.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.