Celebrating the life of
John "Ryan" Usher
June 14, 1983 - April 20, 2011
John "Ryan" Usher, 27, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Savannah after a courageous battle with Melanoma.
Ryan was born in Savannah, GA on June 14, 1983. He was a 2001 graduate of Sol C. Johnson High School and had worked for SSA Cooper as a Stevedore for the last five years.
He loved with a fierceness that was unparalleled. When most would seek comfort, Ryan sought to comfort. He was fearless and never gave up. Heaven now has the funniest angel.
Ryan is survived by his parents, John and Cathy Usher; brother, Neil A. Usher; niece, Ansley M. Usher and a host of extended family and dear friends.
A celebration of Ryan's life will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The Savannah American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest condolances on the loss of Ryan Usher. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
- The American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
John and Cathy...please accept our most sincere condolences in your sorrow. I was not able to meet your son as an adult, but I know you loved him with all your heart and soul. May God Bless and comfort you as you lay him to rest. His obituary speaks volumes of his courage and outreach to others. Just like you two taught him. Your friend and brother always, Rick
- Rick and Catherine Dudley, Cherry Hill, NJ
Ryan, You were an amazing person inside and outside. So strong and never would give up on anything. We all will see you one day. Have fun up there with joe but not to much fun lol. You will always missed and loved forever. love ya man.
- stephanie zabawa, pooler, GA
Johnny, I am deeply saddened at the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you, Audrey Hill Scott P.S. I hope you remember me from SOS, I was the youngest member, Mama Len was my mother’s sister, and Roy & Chuck were cousins.
- Audrey Hill Scott, Barnwell/Charleston, SC
The world will never be the same without you my sweet dear friend. We all love and miss you dearly. Rest now sweet angel. You will never be forgotten! My heart is with your family. I love you. ~ Andrea Your Unicorn
- Andrea Bowles, Savannah, GA
your sense of humor will be greatly missed. rest in peace my friend.
- Terry Toms, Savannah, GA
John and Cathy, We are so very sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are in our prayers. May God be with you and comfort you and guide you through this difficult time.
- Charles and Linda Collins, Bloomingdale, GA
We are will miss you.
- C.K.Hayman Jr, savannah, GA
Many memories....sorry to see you go. One day we shall meet again...RIP
- David Huynh, Pooler, GA
I'm sorry for your loss and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Ryan was a great friend and always had something funny to say he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Joseph Powers, Pooler, GA
John and Cathy, It was with great sadness that Bob and I learned about the loss of your son. God hold you close. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
- Bob and Carol Rabey Walls, Savannah, GA
Newton, Cathy and Neil, we are so sorry for your loss. Neil I do know the pain you are feeling, loosing your only sibling, Newton and Cathy what you are feeling we can't even imagine. We do pray that God will give you peace and comfort in the days, weeks and years to come.Please let us know if we can do anything. Love you guys.
- Roy and Jackie Moore, Savannah, GA
Ryan, You will be missed friend..So many great laughs and so many great memories.
- Nick Porten, Richmond Hill, GA
You will be truly missed and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the Usher family. Love you guys
- Cindy Wilson, Savannah, GA
Ryan you will be missed, we love you and will see you again. love Shannon and Family
- Shannon McMains, savannah, GA
Usher posted the following on his Facebook page on March 6th: people say that you dont know what youve got until its gone...but the truth is, you knew what you had, you just never thought youd lose it. How true that statement is right now......... I will miss you my brother, R.I.P.
- Brad Tatom, Savannah, GA
Captain John, Kathy and Neil: Your Sea Tow family extends it's heartfelt sorrow and condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time, and hope that your faith will comfort you in these most difficult days. May the peace of the Lord, be with you all. Love, Captain Jim and Debbie Givens and the Sea Tow Captains and Mates
- Sea Tow Savannah/Hilton Head/St Catherines, Savannah, GA
Usher, you will remain in our hearts forever. Sending love and prayers to your family.
- Allison Saunders, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to your family. I am so truly sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.*
- Valerie Mell Rogers, Savannah, GA
We lift up the entire Usher family in our prayers.
- Jessica Jonas, Savannah, GA
We lift up the entire Usher family in our prayers.
- Jessica Jonas, Savannah, GA
it seems like it was just the other day when Ryan and Neil were chasing Stephanie and Cindy thru Lucy's house and your yard. Then they grew up and became adults and we lost touch with the original group. My heart goes out to you and your family and you will be in our prayers. Connie
- connie & andy wilson, savannah, GA
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Usher Family,We were shocked to here about Ryan,couldn't believe it,remembering the time when all of you were younger,back in high school,most of you would come over to our house,Mandi Harvey's parents house& have cook outs,when all the came over one morning to dress up as girls,Switch Day.Remembering good times,Ryan you will be sadly miss,again our thoughts & prayers go to Neal & the rest of the usher Family. Mike,Jackie,& Justin Harvey.
- Mike Harvey, Savannah,, GA
My dearest sympathies to John and Cathy. My thoughts are with you both through the tough times ahead.
- Carmen Greto, Honolulu, HI
May God continue to comfort all of you during this time of great sadness. I will continue to lift you up in prayer! God's blessing to you.
- Virginia McKay, Savannah, GA
My family's thoughts and prayers are with the entire Usher family during this very difficult time. Ryan was a very special person who was loved and will be missed by many, many people. His smile will certainly brighten Heaven.
- Sandralyn Colson, savannah, GA
My brother, my friend, my protector, and now my angel. Rest now my sweet friend. I love you dearly. M-
- mariah rowse, savannah, GA
Ryan...What part of my life doesn't have some happy memory involving you? You are my family. Thank you for being a brother, protector, friend, and now an angel. I love you. Mariah-
- Mariah, Savannah, GA
Ryan you will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
- Richie Foote, Savannah, GA
The Savannah American Cancer Society would like to express our deepest condolances on the loss of Ryan Usher. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.
- The American Cancer Society, Savannah, GA
John and Cathy...please accept our most sincere condolences in your sorrow. I was not able to meet your son as an adult, but I know you loved him with all your heart and soul. May God Bless and comfort you as you lay him to rest. His obituary speaks volumes of his courage and outreach to others. Just like you two taught him. Your friend and brother always, Rick
- Rick and Catherine Dudley, Cherry Hill, NJ
Ryan, You were an amazing person inside and outside. So strong and never would give up on anything. We all will see you one day. Have fun up there with joe but not to much fun lol. You will always missed and loved forever. love ya man.
- stephanie zabawa, pooler, GA
Johnny, I am deeply saddened at the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you, Audrey Hill Scott P.S. I hope you remember me from SOS, I was the youngest member, Mama Len was my mother’s sister, and Roy & Chuck were cousins.
- Audrey Hill Scott, Barnwell/Charleston, SC
The world will never be the same without you my sweet dear friend. We all love and miss you dearly. Rest now sweet angel. You will never be forgotten! My heart is with your family. I love you. ~ Andrea Your Unicorn
- Andrea Bowles, Savannah, GA
your sense of humor will be greatly missed. rest in peace my friend.
- Terry Toms, Savannah, GA
John and Cathy, We are so very sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are in our prayers. May God be with you and comfort you and guide you through this difficult time.
- Charles and Linda Collins, Bloomingdale, GA
We are will miss you.
- C.K.Hayman Jr, savannah, GA
Many memories....sorry to see you go. One day we shall meet again...RIP
- David Huynh, Pooler, GA
I'm sorry for your loss and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Ryan was a great friend and always had something funny to say he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Joseph Powers, Pooler, GA
John and Cathy, It was with great sadness that Bob and I learned about the loss of your son. God hold you close. You will be in our thoughts and prayers
- Bob and Carol Rabey Walls, Savannah, GA
Newton, Cathy and Neil, we are so sorry for your loss. Neil I do know the pain you are feeling, loosing your only sibling, Newton and Cathy what you are feeling we can't even imagine. We do pray that God will give you peace and comfort in the days, weeks and years to come.Please let us know if we can do anything. Love you guys.
- Roy and Jackie Moore, Savannah, GA
Ryan, You will be missed friend..So many great laughs and so many great memories.
- Nick Porten, Richmond Hill, GA
You will be truly missed and never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the Usher family. Love you guys
- Cindy Wilson, Savannah, GA
Ryan you will be missed, we love you and will see you again. love Shannon and Family
- Shannon McMains, savannah, GA
Usher posted the following on his Facebook page on March 6th: people say that you dont know what youve got until its gone...but the truth is, you knew what you had, you just never thought youd lose it. How true that statement is right now......... I will miss you my brother, R.I.P.
- Brad Tatom, Savannah, GA
Captain John, Kathy and Neil: Your Sea Tow family extends it's heartfelt sorrow and condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time, and hope that your faith will comfort you in these most difficult days. May the peace of the Lord, be with you all. Love, Captain Jim and Debbie Givens and the Sea Tow Captains and Mates
- Sea Tow Savannah/Hilton Head/St Catherines, Savannah, GA
Usher, you will remain in our hearts forever. Sending love and prayers to your family.
- Allison Saunders, Savannah, GA
My heart goes out to your family. I am so truly sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.*
- Valerie Mell Rogers, Savannah, GA
We lift up the entire Usher family in our prayers.
- Jessica Jonas, Savannah, GA
We lift up the entire Usher family in our prayers.
- Jessica Jonas, Savannah, GA
it seems like it was just the other day when Ryan and Neil were chasing Stephanie and Cindy thru Lucy's house and your yard. Then they grew up and became adults and we lost touch with the original group. My heart goes out to you and your family and you will be in our prayers. Connie
- connie & andy wilson, savannah, GA
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Usher Family,We were shocked to here about Ryan,couldn't believe it,remembering the time when all of you were younger,back in high school,most of you would come over to our house,Mandi Harvey's parents house& have cook outs,when all the came over one morning to dress up as girls,Switch Day.Remembering good times,Ryan you will be sadly miss,again our thoughts & prayers go to Neal & the rest of the usher Family. Mike,Jackie,& Justin Harvey.
- Mike Harvey, Savannah,, GA
My dearest sympathies to John and Cathy. My thoughts are with you both through the tough times ahead.
- Carmen Greto, Honolulu, HI
May God continue to comfort all of you during this time of great sadness. I will continue to lift you up in prayer! God's blessing to you.
- Virginia McKay, Savannah, GA
My family's thoughts and prayers are with the entire Usher family during this very difficult time. Ryan was a very special person who was loved and will be missed by many, many people. His smile will certainly brighten Heaven.
- Sandralyn Colson, savannah, GA
My brother, my friend, my protector, and now my angel. Rest now my sweet friend. I love you dearly. M-
- mariah rowse, savannah, GA
Ryan...What part of my life doesn't have some happy memory involving you? You are my family. Thank you for being a brother, protector, friend, and now an angel. I love you. Mariah-
- Mariah, Savannah, GA
Ryan you will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
- Richie Foote, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
