Gregory L. “Hook” Ryan
Gregory L. “Hook” Ryan, Sr., 69 of Tipton passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton. Greg was born in Windfall on July 12, 1952 to Lewis & Emma (Madlem) Ryan. He was one of six boys born to Lewis & Emma.
Greg had worked as a truck driver and also more recently at Package Right in Tipton. He graduated from Windfall High School in 1970. Greg enjoyed playing cards, fishing and playing computer games. He loved just joking around and telling stories with his friends.
Survivors include his three children, April Partlow and husband Eddie, Kokomo, Gregory Ryan II “Bubby”, Kokomo and Brittany Ryan of Tipton; three brothers, Keith Ryan and wife Marva, Windfall, Frank O’Dell and wife Mary and Junior Ryan and wife Sandy; a sister-in-law, Denise Ryan, Windfall; one grandson, Cody Ryan, one great-grandchild, Koltan Ryan and several nieces and nephews.
Greg was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Ryan and Steve Ryan.
Visitation for Greg will be from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home followed by a Celebration of Life at the Tipton American Legion, 129 N. Independence Street starting at 6:00 p.m. Sunday where Greg’s family and friends will gather to share memories.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
I will always remember and cherish Greg’s friendship, sense of humor and love for his daughter, Brittany. I have so many memories of fun times, loads of laughter, shared same day birthdays, and having each other’s back when the need was there. I will truly miss him with all my heart. Rest In Peace with the Lord my friend.
I wanna share my condolences to the Ryan family on behave of my son Koltan Ryan. May god bring you peace and strength to get you by day after day. As I know the hurt won’t ever go away it’ll only lessen with time.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Ryan Family. Greg was a dear friend. Always had a sense of humor and, a caring heart. I have known Greg most of my life as I am also from Windfall. I had the privilege of knowing his parents and brothers. . You will be missed.
I met Greg so long ago, I enjoyed being around Greg he could always make me smile. He is and always will be remembered in my heart. He was very soft, gentle, and loving. He loved his children and friends and will be sadly missed no doubt in my mind. To much timed had passed since I last seen him and I would give anything to sit next to him and have a drink and talk. But we get so wrapped up in life and forget to take time for the important things, and he was definitely something important I know in my life. Rest in heaven Greg you are a angel for sure.
Please accept my condolences at the passing of Greg. I remember we met him many years ago. Had not seen him for a long time. He was kind and did love joking with people. Sincerely Susie
Rest in peace buddy…he was a good friend.had a good heart.and he was a all around good person.prayers for his family andany friends.
My deepest condolences to the family. Hadn’t seen for long time , but remember well his funny demeanor when are paths crossed at the Moose lodge, he was a kind hearted man. Prayers to All.