Anthony "Tony" David Ryder, 72, of Newton, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Anthony was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Washington D.C., to the late Hoyle David Ryder and Violet Reid Ryder.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Journey Baptist Church.
Anthony was a jack-of-all-trades, going to school many years and earning degrees in many fields. He loved fishing, hunting, and enjoying every minute of his life. But most of all, Anthony loved God and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Michelle Ryder; and brother, Jimmy Dean Ryder.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m., at Sunset Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Laws and Pastor Joey Midgett officiating. Military honors will be provided by DAV Chapter 6.
Source Citation: Mackie Funeral Service
Anthony was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Washington D.C., to the late Hoyle David Ryder and Violet Reid Ryder.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Journey Baptist Church.
Anthony was a jack-of-all-trades, going to school many years and earning degrees in many fields. He loved fishing, hunting, and enjoying every minute of his life. But most of all, Anthony loved God and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Michelle Ryder; and brother, Jimmy Dean Ryder.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m., at Sunset Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Laws and Pastor Joey Midgett officiating. Military honors will be provided by DAV Chapter 6.
Source Citation: Mackie Funeral Service
Anthony "Tony" David Ryder, 72, of Newton, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Anthony was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Washington D.C., to the late Hoyle David Ryder and Violet Reid Ryder.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Journey Baptist Church.
Anthony was a jack-of-all-trades, going to school many years and earning degrees in many fields. He loved fishing, hunting, and enjoying every minute of his life. But most of all, Anthony loved God and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Michelle Ryder; and brother, Jimmy Dean Ryder.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m., at Sunset Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Laws and Pastor Joey Midgett officiating. Military honors will be provided by DAV Chapter 6.
Source Citation: Mackie Funeral Service
Anthony was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Washington D.C., to the late Hoyle David Ryder and Violet Reid Ryder.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of Journey Baptist Church.
Anthony was a jack-of-all-trades, going to school many years and earning degrees in many fields. He loved fishing, hunting, and enjoying every minute of his life. But most of all, Anthony loved God and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Michelle Ryder; and brother, Jimmy Dean Ryder.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 10 a.m., at Sunset Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Laws and Pastor Joey Midgett officiating. Military honors will be provided by DAV Chapter 6.
Source Citation: Mackie Funeral Service
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