James Elmer Ryan

James E. Ryan

James E. Ryan, 91 of Paducah passed away on March 30, 2019 at Lourdes Hospital.

A kind and gentle man, Mr. Ryan was a  retired union pipefitter (Local 184) and an Air Force veteran.

Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, as well as four stepchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Howard and Rayburn Ryan; and three sisters, Margaret Haney, Loretta Cup, and Meryl Buckus.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to his faithful caregivers, Barbara Morrison, Rebecca Garner, Melissa Kimbro and Tina Baker.

Services will be 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, April 9th at Lindsey Funeral Home, with burial following at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, April 8th at the funeral home.