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.