James Ryan Obituary

Dr. James E. Ryan CHARLESTON - Dr. James E. Ryan died Monday, Sept. 2. Dr. Ryan was a retired professor, College of Dental Medicine at MUSC. He then worked for Stuhrs Funeral Home, Carolina Funeral Services and also as a D.T. driver in the automotive business. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Ryan; a sister, Mrs. Peggy Burton; and leaves his wife, Joey; son, Michael; two step-sons, Gord (Val) and Gary (Martine); five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He and his wife loved sailing in the harbor with the occasional trip to the Bahamas and were also big Nascar fans. From tent, to trailer, to RV's they covered all of Canada and the United States. They have been to all but two Nascar tracks and continued to be fans. Dr. Ryan was a member of the American Dental Association, S. C. Dental Association, Coastal and Charleston Dental Societies. His memberships included the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dentists, the American Academy of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, Life member and past President of the Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics. He was a Charter and past President of the Carl O. Boucher Conference and a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Ryan was a life member of the James Island Yacht Club and a past Comodor. He was a charter member of the Carolina Children's Charity and chaired several telethons. He served as a Charter Member and past President of the University Exchange Club. Dr. Ryan was a Longstanding member of the Ashley River Baptist Church, and both he and his wife served on several committees. A memorial service will be held at Ashley River Baptist Church on Thursday, Sept. 19. Visitation at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am.