Howard Sydney Ryan

Howard S. Ryan, 82, made his move to glory peacefully on June 23, 2014 in the home of Jim and Rhonette Hukill of Winter Garden, FL. Howard was born in Roxbury, MA to Gordon and Julia (LaShana) Ryan. Howard graduated from North East Christian College in 1954 and was awarded his Doctorate of Divinity in 1992 from Vision International in San Diego, CA. In 1954, he met and married his wife Shirley (Lescalleet) Ryan and together they began a journey in ministry filling a void in churches, staff and administration thru the founding of Church Enrichment Ministries, Inc. This ministry “endeavored to make a difference” thru pastoring several churches, traveling evangelistically holding seminars on marriage and church helps and administration throughout the United States and overseas. Shirley was called home to heaven in 2010. Howard’s ministry continued forward with the Lord blessing him with Wanda (Hukill-Bush) Ryan, his lifelong friend and now wife of nearly 3 years. Together they travelled nearly 30k miles throughout the states, making new friends and reconnecting with others. Through Howard’s messages, seminars and years of pastoral service, many men and women around the world were called and raised up under his ministry. He was predeceased by his parents Gordon and Julia Ryan, brother Edwin Ryan, Sister Mable and husband Bob Partridge and his wife of 55 years Shirley J Ryan. He is survived by his wife Wanda H. Ryan, his children Bob L. Ryan, LaJolla, CA, Debby Ryan Brockman (Len), Suffolk, VA, Tracy Ryan Moore (Eric), Suffolk, VA, his stepchildren Woody Hukill (Cindy), San Antonio, TX, Penny Harrison, Salisbury, NC, Jim Hukill (Rhonette), Winter Garden, Fl. He also leaves behind a brother, Charlie Ryan of Middleboro, MA, and a sister, Ruthie Shanks of Buzzards Bay, MA. In addition, there were also 14 grandchildren: Benjamin Rothwell, Brianna Rothwell McCowan (Brian), Brittany Marie Ryan, Holly Brockman Hall, Amber Brockman Giron, Joel Ryan Brockman (Angie), Melissa Brockman Smith (Greg), Courtney Brockman, Pamela Townsend, Madison, Sydney, Noah, and McKenna Grace Moore. He also had 15 great grandchildren: Bryce, Bailey, Blake, Arin, Julia, Scott, Elijah, Autumn, Kai, Joelle, Judah, Liam, Aizik, Isla, and Asher, and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family thanks everyone who was involved in the care of Howard, especially the kindness and help of Cornerstone Hospice Care, Orlando, Fl. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Lady’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis, NC. Family and friends may call on Friday June 27th from 6-8pm at Lady's Funeral Home. The service will be held on Saturday, June 28th at 11am with visitation from 10-11 at Kannapolis Church of God. Interment will follow immediately at Carolina Memorial Park. Online Condolences may be accessed at www.ladysfuneralhome.com .

Memorials may be made to Church Enrichment Ministries, Inc., PO Box 93, Kannapolis, NC 28082.