Fred Robert Ryan, 85, of Paragould passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born January 5, 1937, to Athel Ryan Wilma Ryan. Fred served 20 years in Arkansas National Guard and then retired from the telephone company. Fred was a karaoke DJ and was a little league football coach.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Ryan.

Fred is survived by his sons; Scott Ryan and his wife Shannon of Paragould, Michael Ryan, Bob Ryan both of Riverside, California, and Travis Ryan of Paragould; one daughter, Suzy Dawson and her husband Kerry, of Paragould; one sister, Barbara; and grandchildren Wesley Dawson, Stacie Clark, Cortney Kuntze and her husband Paul, Shelby Ryan, and Logan Ryan; and one great-grandchild, Katie Kuntze.

A memorial service under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home will be on Monday, July 11, at 3:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home.