Celebrating the life of
James Lynch Ryan
October 23, 1944 - January 05, 2017
James Lynch Ryan
James Lynch Ryan, 72, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Savannah Beach Rehab and Nursing Home after years of failing health.
He became a barber after graduating from Jenkins High School. Ryan, known to many as Jimmy, was best remembered as a barber at Pete’s Barber Shop on Montgomery Crossroad. He had also worked at the Hunter Army Airfield Barber Shop.
Surviving are his daughter, Kathleen R. Ryan of Warren, N.J., two sisters, Mary Ryan Chandler of Tybee Island and Ellen Ryan Cliett of Whitemarsh Island; and three brothers, Joseph V. Ryan Jr., Capt. William J. Ryan of Dallas, GA, and Eugene Coburn Ryan of Pooler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Joseph V. Ryan Sr. and Kathleen Coburn Ryan, and two siblings, Frank C. Ryan and Kathleen (Kay) C. Ryan, both of Savannah.
Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017 with a Rosary Service at 4:00 p.m., at Fox & Weeks, Islands Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Catholic Cemetery.
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you, Mary, and to all your family.
- Margaret Dulohery, Tybee Island, Ga
My heart breaks for your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful person. I know he is rejoicing in Heaven with all the family. My love goes out to each and every one of my cousins, Mary, Ellen, Bill, Joe and Coburn. May the Lord send his angels to love and watch over you in your time of sorrow.
- Brenda Coburn Bull, Lexington, SC
So sorry to hear of Jimmie's passing.
- Jake and Marie Rawl, Ridgeland, , SC
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My sincere sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace and God give you the strength to share your love and support to each other. Connie
- Connie DuFour Crosby, Greenville, SC
May you take comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace and that he is now in the presence of God.
- Kurtis Jackson, Beaufort , SC
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you, Mary, and to all your family.
- Margaret Dulohery, Tybee Island, Ga
My heart breaks for your loss. Jimmy was a wonderful person. I know he is rejoicing in Heaven with all the family. My love goes out to each and every one of my cousins, Mary, Ellen, Bill, Joe and Coburn. May the Lord send his angels to love and watch over you in your time of sorrow.
- Brenda Coburn Bull, Lexington, SC
So sorry to hear of Jimmie's passing.
- Jake and Marie Rawl, Ridgeland, , SC
I am so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My sincere sympathy to the family. May he rest in peace and God give you the strength to share your love and support to each other. Connie
- Connie DuFour Crosby, Greenville, SC
May you take comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace and that he is now in the presence of God.
- Kurtis Jackson, Beaufort , SC
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
