William Robert "Bob" Ryan Obituary

William Robert "Bob" Ryan, 69, of Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in an area nursing facility. He was born February 1, 1957, in Ashland, KY to his late parents, William Henry Ryan and Janice Aleta Hall Ryan.

He was a 1975 graduate of Paul Blazer High School in Ashland. Bob was a former welder with Sexton Welding and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Ryan.

He is survived by his children, Dustin Ryan of Ashland and Austin Ryan of Ashland; his siblings, Gary (Kit) Ryan of Middletown, Russell (Annette) Ryan of Cherry Grove, SC, Tammy Ryan of Ashland, Reece (Angela) Ryan of Ashland and Derek (Melanie) Ryan of Huntersville, NC.

There will be no public services scheduled. Phillips Funeral Home, 1004 S. 7th St., Ironton, OH, is honored to assist the family with their loved one's care Please visit www.phillipsfuneralhome.net to offer condolences to the family.

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