Ryon Brooks Stewart
May 6, 1976 ~ October 6, 2004
Resided in:
Baltimore, MD
Ryon Brooks Stewart, 28, of Baltimore, MD, died Wednesday, October 6, 2004.
He was a native of Buncombe County and was a graduate of NC State University with a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering. Ryon was an engineer employed by Northrup Grumman Corporation in Baltimore.
Surviving are his parents Ronnie and Toni Stewart; brothers Matthew Stewart of 21 Berry Lane, Fletcher, NC 28732 and Jason Stewart of Nashville, TN; and his grandmother Belle Stewart of 118-2 Bear Creek Lane, Asheville, NC 28806.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, October 9 at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to one’s favorite charity.
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Ryon, I have so many wonderful memories of you in and out of work. You were one of the nicest ‘big-guys’ I have ever met. You always had a smile on your face. I enjoyed going to Preakness, weight lifting, and hanging out with you. I have many fond memories of you. One of the many is when you showed up to a bar with us in your overalls and danced on stage. We all had a good time in your presence. You have taught me a lot about lifting and motor cycles. You always had the funniest stories for all of us ‘Donkeys’ (your friends at work). I really enjoyed my time with you and you will be missed by all of your MANY friends at Northrop Grumman.
God bless.
Your buddy,
Lewis Gershen
On behalf of the employees of Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems in Baltimore, let me express our profound shock and sadness at Ryon’s passing. He was an exceptional young man whose ability and friendliness impressed everyone who met him. He will be sorely missed by his friends and colleagues here. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies and condolences…
‘I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge, that myth is more potent that history. I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts, that hope always triumphs over experience, that laughter is the only cure for grief. And I believe that love is stronger than death.’
I’m glad I had the opportunity to meet and become friends with Ryon. In such a short time, I can remember many fascinating conversations and fun times. You will be missed.
The memory of Ryon will live strong with all of us and I pray for all of us to have strength during this sad time.
Hey Buddy. I don’t really have a lot to say. Just glad that I got to know you before you left.
Sorry for your loss. We just received word of Ryan’s passing. I didn’t know of him personally but he was a fellow Northrup Grumman employee as well as a PDP. Very sorry to hear of this.
Ryon… I can’t even think of words to say right now. But I feel the right thing to do would be to remember the good times we had together. So here we go… I remember meeting you on the basketball court at Rockburn — you wore your sweatshirt in the September heat because you were cold! You were always very well mannered, you came up and introduced yourself to the new kid (me) who just started work that week to make him feel welcome. And I remember riding down to watch the Raiders play Monday Night Football down in College Park with the Donkeys. I remember arguments with you over which is more important — torque or horse power — you the electrical engineer with the mechanical hobbies and me the mechanical engineer with the electrical hobbies. I remember when you asked if the Internet was always ‘on.’ That was a good one. =) I remember when you let me ride Buttercup and I fell over. You were too nice a guy to be mad at me. I remember that you loved Miller High Life though never understood why. I remember when you almost rolled the MPV at Mazda Rev-it-up. I remember SC Tuesdays. I remember Preakness. I remember Howl at the Moon. I remember watching Barbarians on the History Channel. I remember talking about why time moves forward and not backwards (because of entropy, remember, my friend?). I remember ice skating in Fells Point. Ryon, I remember you, my friend. And I always will. Some day, in the far future, I will see you again. Until then, I hope you have found your peace.
My dearest friend Toni. There are no words appropriate for this loss. I just wish I could be there for you. I want you to know how much you are loved, respected, and admired. My heart aches for you. I will be thinking of you constantly, as I have all day today. The people in Charlotte that know you are thinking of you as well. I wish this hadn’t happened so someone as wonderful as you. You are strong and loving and generous and beautiful. God will help you get through this.
I love you so much and will be thinking of you for days to come. You and Ronnie and your whole family will be in my daily prayers.
Your friend always,
Christy
Toni and Ronnie
You are in my prayers and thoughts…there are no words to express what you are feeling now…I am confident that God is with you and will always be there for you. Someone told me once that life is like a book full of many chapters…Ryon was one of the best chapters. Toni you are the best Mom I ever knew. Ryon was so blessed to have you in his life. As we all are. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you.
‘The grave is but a covered bridge Leading from light to light, through a brief darkness!’
~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Ronnie, Toni, and family…
I am a high-school friend of that lovable Sefus.
Having sufferred a great loss just a few years ago, I know all too well that words of sympathy don’t really strike the chord that the names that are with them do. To me, all the thoughts and prayers were certainly very comforting, but reading the names that came with them was the real poultice. Why does stuff happen? Oh, would that we could answer that! I hope that you are able to recognize and salvage the good that almost always follows a tragedy.
Much hearfelt love,
Pippa Clarke Dolen
Lee H. Edwards High School
Class of 1959
My heart is aching for you Toni, Roni, Matthew and Jason. I am praying that God will surround you with His presence in a very special way. I have so many wonderful memories of years gone by, and I will always charish those times. Please call me anytime if you just want to talk or cry. I love you all so very much. I know that God is watching over you. Love Mary
Ronnie, Toni, Jason, and Matt
Hearing of Ryon’s passing is incredably heart-wrenching and troblesome to my family and the friends that grew up with your family. None of us no what to say, but the memories that Ryon gave us will live in our hearts forever. I have many memories of Ryon growing up, playing football at school and in the neighborhood, and most of all, looking up to him as a leader on the field and at school. During Ryon’s last year at State, we ran into each other in the gym, reuniting our friendship. Before he graduated, he came over for a cookout where we were able to hang out with a couple of other high school friends. I will never forget how happy he was when he drove the tractor around, he was truly on top of the world. I am honored to have known Ryon, who gave me and others such great memories. Words can’t express how I feel, all we know is that we lost a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ronnie, Toni, Jason and Matt.
We love you Ryon
Marc, Vicki, Kyleigh, and Friends
Ryan,
Thanks for being a great friend and always looking out for me when we were growing up. We will miss you and keep you in our hearts forever.
Your Pal,
Casey
Dear Toni,Ronnie,Matt & Jason,
My heart felt sympathy and love to each of you. No words can be said to express your sorrow and pain. My prayer is that God will embrace you and give you the strength to face the days ahead, and comfort your griefing hearts. May the wonderful memories of Ryon help ease the pain and grief. God bless each of you.
In prayer and love
Martha Maney
Toni, Ronnie, Matt, and Jason
I was so sorry to hear of Ryon’s passing to a better place. He was one of ‘the boys’ who I always chased around and tried to play football with…though 8 years younger. Nevertheless, they would still let me play and made sure that I was part of the neighboorhood. He was so influential while I was growing up and I am proud to say that I go to the same college as he did. During games I’ll yell a little louder for him! I am deeply sorry for your loss and hope that you can find solice in knowing that Ryon is happy and free.
Love you all,
Jessi Manuel
Toni, Ronnie, Matt, and Jason,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Ryon such a great person to know. His heart was always thinking of others. I can’t imagine not seeing him again, the look on his face when he laughed, his shaved head and beard, the overalls, his corner spot in the gym, his cup of coffee with 16 packets of sugar in it. He was such a great person on the inside and out. He will be missed. You and he and will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ryon was a fantastic individual with a tremendous amount of heart. He would bend over backwards for his fellow man and expect nothing in return. It was a joy to have met Ryon. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Toni,Ronnie,Jason and Matt
Our heart is breaking for you as we heard the sad news of Ryan. Such a handsome young man. We do not know why these things happen God knows and now Ryan is in His care.Toni, you and your family have always been
precious to us even as we are miles apart. Always know that your Uncle
Bobby and I love you and your family very much. Our prayers are
with you as no words can take away that heartache that you and Ronnie,Jason and Matt are feeling.
Put your trust in God to help you through these difficult days.
We love you!
Uncle Bob and Aunt Shirley
Toni I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Ryon’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I am praying for you all through the day and will in the days ahead. I also hope you will find peace that only God can give in such a difficult time. I really don’t know what to say at a time like this except that I love you and God loves you and I know Ryon loved you too. God bless you. Love Linda Wood
Stewie,
You were one of the truly wonderful people that I knew in this world, and your kindness and selfishlessness were evident to anyone who had ever met you. I wish you knew just how much everyone loved you. I will miss you saying ‘KU!’ every time you saw me. I will miss seeing your face at the lunch table. I will miss you.
Toni I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Ryon’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. I am praying for you all through the day and will in the days ahead. I also hope you will find peace that only God can give in such a difficult time. I really don’t know what to say at a time like this except that I love you and God loves you and I know Ryon loved you too. God bless you. Love Linda Wood
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Ryon was a great person, who always had a smile and a friendly word. I’ll never forget the way he used to smile and ‘salute’ every time I saw him in the hall at work. My prayers are with your family in this time of difficulty.
Toni, so sorry to hear about Ryon. I live in Oklahoma now and I will keep you in my prayers.
Ryon,
It was just like yesterday, last week, when we were crossing each other in the hallway at Northrop Grumman, and I was joking about your new ‘hair cut’?. I’m at a lost to learn about your untimely passing. I’m going to miss you, the time that we worked together at NCSU, your smile, and the outgoing energy that you always possessed. I sincerely wish you are at peace. May God bless you.
Hoang
Dear Ronnie, Toni, Matt and Jason,
May God grant you peace and comfort through this very difficult time
Love, Carolyn Parker
Ronnie, Toni, Matt (Smid) and Jason (Biff).
I am truly sorry and I have no words to says as myself cannot belive it.
I know Ryon and I haven’t talked in awhile which I sincerely regret. I
have read alot of the guests who have signed this book and I have
learned alot about the ‘adult’ Ryon. I wish I could share with everyone
the ‘kid’ Ryon that I knew from the age 4 but there is so much to tell.
Ronnie and Toni you too were my second parents and Ryon was my mom and
dad’s second son. Ryon and I were truly connected at the hip growing up.
Ryon’s imagination was huge and neverending and that made my childhood
even better. I could go on and on but it is hard to put my feelings into
words (Ryon and Jason had all the brians I was the brawn). Biff you were
my second brother eventhough we did pick on you a little Ryon and I
still loved you.
May God bless Ryon and all the Stewart’s. You guys will be in mine and
my family’s prays.
I will see you again one day Stu.
With Love,
Mark Williamson (smurd, will)
To the family of Ryon Stewart,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ryon was a great friend to many of us at work because of his great personality. He was always looking out for all the new PDPs at work and always made us feel welcome. We’ll miss his great southern manner, sense of humor, kindness, and outgoing energy. We’ll miss watching him bring the can food for lunches and stacking them on his desk like a mini grocery store. He always gave me great advices from weightlifting tips to work related matters. It was an honored and pleasure to have met Ryon. He will be long remembered.
Ryon, lunchtime will never be the same without you. I will miss the cans of veggies I had no idea existed, or your jokes I quite not understand. Knowing you was an honor and I will miss talking to you about everything and anything in the hallways all the time. You would always light-up my day no matter how bad they were!!!
Rest in peace my friend
Ryon,
Only now I find the courage to write to you knowing that it’s too late, that my words of encouragement and support are too late. You were my best friend, though I don’t know if I ever expressed that to you. You were willing to listen to me, and indeed join in on the raucous discussion, though the subject might be truely tasteless or unimportant. I will truely miss discussing the latest year model vehicles with you and engaging in the timeless argument of which is better,the Chevy Camaro or the Ford Mustang. The Camaro still rocks, sorry, that won’t change. I will always treasure the memories of the beach, the what ifs, the D&D nights till the wee hours of the morning, high speed highway racing, Vegas, fourwheeling in the Ranger, and the late nights near the end watching probably the worst movies ever made while eating improvised (but tasty) cubesteak and drinking your newly invented drink of the day ‘The Golden Jesus’ A double shot of Everclear in a glass of room temperature white grape juice. yuck. I told you that if the juice was cold I may drink it, but not warm…sorry dude. Brother I pray that your soul is free, I can’t see how it wouldn’t be ’cause you are pretty strong for a little guy, and I hope you don’t mind me talking to you every once in a while. You are my brother, and I love and miss you.
Bye Bye Baiy,
The Lad
Ryon was my second brother. I can’t remember a time growing up when he wasn’t there. He even went on vacations with us. There was never a dull moment when he was around. I always knew he was going to be really smart because I never knew anyone that asked as many questions as he did. Even though we drifted apart as adults, I will always be proud to say that Ryon is a part of my family. Ronnie, Toni, Matt and Jason remember the good times because I know there were many and they should not be forgotten.
Angie Williamson Mullis aka Ferd
I am sorry to hear of Ryon’s passing. I knew him from work and he was a pleasure to have with us. He greeted everyone with a big smile and a hello every day.
I met Ryon the final year of my Master’s Degree studies at NC State. I doubt I ever met anyone who was as energetic, fun-loving, and as sociable as he. He could always put a smile on anyone’s face. We interviewed for jobs at Northrop Grumman together and began working within only a few weeks of each other. Being from Asheville myself, we were one of only a few NC mountain boys up in Maryland. I sorely miss him and I pray that his family will quickly find peace at this difficult time.
I will always remember your kind heart and willing to help for nothing in return.
I will always the cans of vegetables in your cubicle.
I will always remember the 16 oz. cup of coffee with 12 packs of sugar.
I will always remember that it was the 3rd morning cup of coffee for you.
I will always remember you screaming ‘Nelly’? when I’m standing two feet away.
I will always remember you playing summer basketball with a sweater on.
I will always remember the Monday Night Footballs games.
I will always remember the Howl at the Moon nights.
I hope you found your peace. I miss you buddy.
Ronnie and Toni,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time. May God bless and comfort each of you and guide you through your sorrow.
To Toni and the family, my God bring you a comfort and peace that no one else can. I send you all my love.
Teresa
Ronnie and Toni: Michael and I are so sorry for your loss. If there is absolutely anything tha we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will be out of town from Saturday morning until next Saturday and will not be able to attend the visitation but wanted to let you know that you both will be in our hearts and in our prayers. Love to you both, Diane and Michael Jones.
Ryon,
I’m glad to have gotten to the chance to meet you in Baltimore. Anytime we’d cross paths, you’d never fail to yell a ‘Hey Mitesh,’ and you always had a smile on your face. As small gesture as it seems, you’re a bigger person than most, because you did it. I know you are in a better place now…keep working on that jump shot, cuz someday we’re gonna play ball again…
Dear Ronnie, Toni and family- It is with a heavy heart that we send our condolences as we are so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Toni,
I am so sorry about Ryon. As a mother myself I cannot begin to feel your pain and sorrow. please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I miss seeing you.
Love you,
Beth
TONI AND FAMILY,
YOUR AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOU IN YOUR GRIEF.
LOVE,
BECKY(CAMPBELL) STAMEY AND FAMILY
I only knew Ryon for a short time. We worked on a project together at Northrop Grumman. Ryon was energetic, smart, and always willing to listen and learn new things. We all enjoyed having him on our team. I will miss him.
COUSIN RYON….MAY YOU NOW REST IN THE COMFORT OF HIS ‘LOVING’ ARMS.
MUCH LOVE ALWAYS,
TONI LYNN
You are in my prayers at this time.
Uncle Ronnie, Aunt Toni, Matt and Jason,
Our hearts are breaking for you guys …We are so, so sorry. You are in our prayers. God be with you,
Karen and Tim
Ronnie, Toni, Matt and Jason,
We are so sorry to hear about Ryon. We cannot say that we know how you feel, or tell you that the pain will pass, but please know we are thinking of you and we will pray for you.
David and LuCinda Hodge
When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that, in truth, you are weeping for that which has been your delight — Kahlil Gibran
Dear Toni and Ronnie,
Our love and prayers, hugs and tears are with you. We are so very sorry for your loss. God’s Peace and comfort to you.
Love, Debbie and Robert
Ronnie, Toni, Matt, and Jason
My deepest heartfelt sorrows go out to all of you. I so enjoyed working with Ryon at ASA. I looked forward to all of the shifts we shared, as he had a way of making the time pass so much faster. He was so intelligent and interesting to listen to. He tried in vain many times to explain D&D to me. As I read the other messages, I see he had nicknames for most people he worked with, played with, and grew up with. Mine was Mitchell. Not so great for a girl, but you knew he had heart behind it. You never know why anyone does what they do, but you have to know that Ryon is now at peace. He was an angel walking this earth. Now he is flying with the angels, that keep a constant watch over us.
Michele Lunsford
TONI, RONNIE, MATT AND JASON,
I CAN’T TELL YOU HOW SORRY I WAS TO READ OF RYON’S DEATH IN THE PAPER. I CAN’T GET HIM OFF MY MIND. I REMEMBER WHEN OUR CHILDREN WERE GROWING UP. WE WERE ALL SO CLOSE AT MA BELL YOUR FAMILY WAS MY FAMILY AND MY FAMILY WAS YOUR FAMILY. RYON AND MY MICHAEL SHARED SO MANY INTEREST. THEY LOVE TO PLAY FOOTBALL AND NCSU.
MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALONG WITH MY PRAYERS. I WISH I COULD DO SOMETHING TO EASE YOUR PAIN, BUT I KNOW THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE. ONLY GOD AND TIME CAN HEAL.
LOVE YOU,
MRS SNI
My memories of Ryon are of his sweet, kind nature as a child when he became my neighbor. As an adult he was very smart,talented, and friendly as ever. I’ll always remember him as the precious 4 year old I first met. May God bless you and give you comfort during this time of loss.- Monique Hughes Worley
I never met Ryon, but it is obvious that he was an outstanding young man. I share your grief because I also lost a son who chose the same path as Ryon. I know your grief is intolerable. My heart goes out to all of you. Much love, Nancy Fergusson
Toni, Ronnie,and Family: I am so truly sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers and call us if you need anything at all.
Our hearts are there with you. We are praying for you and your family. God will wipe away all the tears. Love, Sam & Sharon
Toni, & family; We are sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you; May God bless you with the strength you need as this journey called life continues; We are here for you; Love and peace.
I’m so very sorry for this world. Ryan was a gift to this earth and my personal life. His determination and example allowed me to overcome many personal hurdles.
I will never forget that blizzard when we all crashed at his house. I tell that story all the time.
I always remember Ryan and the dwarf named Smitty and the times we had. Those times where what great childhoods are about.
I’m sorry for our loss, my time with him was without equal.
doug yarborough
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Toni,
My heart breaks for you. I love and respect you so much. You are in my thoughts constantly and prayers. May God hold your hand in the days to come. I always envied your strength and determination about everything in life. You have so many friends and we will all be there for you in the days to come.
Love Trudy Waycaster
Ronnie, Toni and Family,
I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling and the sorrow and loss you must be experiencing. There was a purpose for Ryon to be born and there is a reason that he is no longer with you, and the reason is for him alone to know. I know the reason was not from the love and pride he felt from his parents and family. Please know that I am here for you, and if you need me or need a rest from this period in your life, you know I always have friendship in my heart and room in my home to come to. You are in my prayers and thoughts, and know that you are loved!
Toni, Ronnie, Matt & Jason,
I still remember babysitting Jason and Ryon when Matt had soccer practices and couldn’t watch them. Ryon was such a sweet, funny, vivacious and energetic kid. As we both grew up and moved on in our adult lives, I sadly lost touch with him, but from reading all of the entries from his ‘adult’ friends, it sounds like Ryon had maintained those same wonderful qualities that I remember. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the family of Ryon Stewart,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Ryon’s untimely and tragic death. To lose a loved one is always painful, but when someone so young, full of promise and a bright future is suddenly and unexpectedly taken from this world, it is especially unbearable. My heart goes out to all of you who loved and cherished him.
Sincerely,
Ines Illgen
I met Ryon at North Carolina State were we spent countless hours in the computer lab working on some project or another. Ryon you were a good man and I am glad to have gotten the chance to of known you. You will be sorely missed.
Brian
Ronnie, Toni, Matt, Jason – our hearts were broken over the loss of Ryon. He was such a special wonderful person. Just remember that God is a God of love and that he understood what Ryon was going through and he loved him. Ryon is now with God and has found the peace that he was searching for!. We love all of you very much and believe that for everything there is a purpose and that this will bring us all much closer together and to appreciate everything much more. The things we think are important are not important. What we do each and everyday, whether its just to appreciate a beautiful flower or tree, or be nice to a stranger, to help someone in need, help out family members – all of this is what makes a difference.
I know Granny had a hard time dealing with this, but she is a very strong person, stronger than we think and a very wise person. We need to listen to her more often.
If you ever need to just talk or just want company, we are there for you guys. Just remember that God loves you all and that we love you!
My prayers are with your family. Be blessed.
To the family of Ryon Stewart,
I did not personally know Ryon, but I know that he was a part of the Northrop Grumman PDP family. My heart goes out to you and all that knew Ryon. Put your trust in God to heal your pain and know that He does listen to prayer and there is GREAT POWER in that. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless You.
I knew Ryon from grad school at NCSU and work at NGC. I didn’t get to know him that well, but I wish I had. He was such a great character. He was always friendly with me, and anybody else who met him. He was such an admirable man.
I was shocked when I heard the news. My prayers are for your family during this painful time.
Goodbye Ryon… You will be missed even by those you knew in passing.
No parent should have to out-live their children. Though I have not worked with Ryon, a loss has been felt throughout the PDP group. Know that you are in my prayers.
We want your family to know that you have support and prayers from many people. Stay strong and use the your family and freinds in your time of need, they all want to be there to support you.
We will be looking into a Biopolar Research Charity. The more research that is done on Biopolar will give others a chance to live normally.
With Much Love and Support
Sue, Sarah, Rebecca & Leann
My prayers are with your family. While me and Ryon did work in the same area are talks never had anything to do with work. When I started working here in June, Ryon was real friendly to me. I would always see him in the hallway and ask how his day was He would then answer ‘pretty good man how is everything with you?’ I felt like he genuinely wanted to know how my day was and I genuinely wanted to know how his was. The strange part about this was we never were introduced or ever worked on similar things, but he somehow cared about how I was. I understand that this may be a troubling time for his family, but try and remember all that you can about Ryon and hopefully the loss will not seem as great.
Ryon…you have taught us all how to be a better friend. When I was first getting to know all the Donkeys, the first time I met Ryon was at lunch. I still remember, you had a big cup of coffee from 7-11 and you were sipping/drinking from it with a straw. Ryon genuinely wanted to know about me, so much so, that the only thing I got from Ryon was his name, yet he knew basically everything about me at the end of lunch the first time we met. It took another two lunches before I was able to talk to Ryon about his interest: Buttercup, rock music, and lifting. Those 3 interests alone allowed a conversation to go on for hours. His passion for others shined, so much that it could literally take your breath away (bear hug at Peters). Ryon, you will be missed by all.
God bless,
~Mike
I’ll never forget the first day of kindergarden at Fletcher Elementary School. I was so nervous and scared about having to meet all the other kids especially since I had always been very shy. As I walked up to the top of the steps the first kid I noticed was a boy playing with some blocks; this boy asked me if I would like to play with him and I said yes; the teacher than introduced the boy to me as Ryon and from that day our friendship grew. Come to find out Ryon lived in the same neighborhood as me. I’ll never forget the times we spent together playing football, baseball, riding bikes, having sleepovers, getting into trouble- doing all the things little boys do. I was always the tall skinny boy and Ryon being the strong one in the crowd, would watch out for me, he was so gentle hearted and caring and just plain old fun to be around. Ryon I thank you for all the wonderful childhood memories we created together, I hope to cherish them for the rest of my life.
And to the Stewart family, may God give you peace during this time that you are in need.
I miss you.
Ronnie & Toni
Our hearts are broken over your loss of Ryon. You are very special to us and we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always here if you need us.
I just had an e-mail from Roy with news of your loss. My heart aches for all of you. Please know that I will be thinking of you and praying that you will gain strength from God’s presence with you and comfort from many happy memories.
To the Stewart family, you will all be in my prayers. I diden’t know Ryon on a personal level, but he was a very nice guy what few conversations I had with him. May God be with you during this hard time. Brandie
I am a lifelong friend of Ryon’s uncle, Roy, lovingly known by all as ‘Sefus.’ His many friends are holding all of you close in our hearts at what is, I am sure, the most difficult time of your life. Though I did not know him, I can see that Ryon is to be congratulated for his academic and professional accomplishments in his short life. God bless you one and all.
Hoot Ramsey
(Lee Edwards class of 1961)
ryon buddy, my heart is broken now but for years forward you will always bring a smile to my face…
all those volleyball games,trip down the natahalia… where you saved my life and just watching you eat 2 steaks….you were always so special to me…. toni said,i marked you’ if so i am proud… as tears flow now i shall always be proud of you and i am so glad i am like you….i love you, roy
Hello
I am so sorry about Ryon’s passing, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I was actually looking for my co-worker’s brother, his last name is also Stewart, and came across Ryon’s obituary. Having lost my own daughter, Helena, in 2013 when she was 23 years old, I can most certainly identify with Ryon’s family.
I hope and pray the years have been kind to you.
Although we have never met, and most likely never will, please know I am saying a prayer for your family, and for dear Ryon.
Missing you today, my friend. It’s been 12 years, but it still frickin sucks that you’re not here.
Still missing you Stu!!
Thinking of you today… still hurts… still sucks… miss you, lad.