Obituary of John Andrew Ryan

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. - 2 Corinthians 5:8 John Andrew Ryan, 58, moved into his Heavenly mansion, Sunday March 8, 2020. He was born in Augusta, Georgia on December 23, 1961. First and foremost, John had known and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior many years ago. He knew without a shadow of a doubt that God’s word was the way, the truth and the life he needed in this old sinful world. And with that he knew that Satan could attack his body but he could not have nor touch his soul. He knew without a shadow of a doubt and openly confessed he was ready to meet his Savior Jesus Christ. John enjoyed many years working as a chef. He also was a proud honorable US Air Force veteran having diligently served his country for five years. He was a loving, kind, and caring man and had an exceptionally big heart of love for all children. He had a compassionate manor that led him to consider the needs of others before his own and above all, he loved unconditionally. He loved being a jokester and making people laugh; if you were sad he could make you laugh and smile while lifting your burdened spirit. In addition, John never met a stranger. He is survived by his partner, Barbara Saunooke; three children, Becky Saunooke (Allen), Shawn Saunooke (Stacey), and Kim Saunooke (Mike); nine grandchildren, Josh Saunooke, Christina Saunooke, Brittney Saunooke, Dalton Maney, Tonya Maney, Cordale Wooten, Hawk Wooten, and Sabrina Wooten (Roberto Rodriguez) and five great grandchildren, Kylan Taylor, Riley Taylor, Nevaeh Saunooke, Hynasha Ledford, and Isabella Rodriguez. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2:00pm at Acquoni Baptist Church. Reverends Bo Parris and Forman Bradley will officiate with Josh Saunooke, Hawk Wooten, Cordale Wooten, Roberto Rodriquez, Dalton Maney, Willie Locust, and Danny Owle serving as pallbearers. Burial will follow in the Yellow Hill Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 13, 2020 starting at 5:00pm.