Darrell Lee Ryan

Darrell L. "Bo" Ryan, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on March 8, 1946 to James Earl and Edith Marie (Bennett) Ryan in Alexandria, Indiana.
At the age of 2, Darrell's mother passed away, and he was raised by his aunt & uncle, Ione and Robert Ryan. Darrell was a 1964 graduate of Frankton High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam war, earning a National Defense Service Medal, a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, and 2 Bronze Stars. For 34 years, Darrell worked for the Guide Division of General Motors, retiring in 1998; he then was a parts runner for Circle City Auto for 13 years. Darrell was a former member of Noblesville Baptist Church, and loved fishing and tinkering in his shed. An IU fan, he loved watching college basketball, and playing basketball with his family and friends. Darrell's favorite times were those spent with his family; he was one to enjoy messing up a good joke.
He is survived by his wife, Katheryn J. Ryan; daughters, Pamela Ryan and Amber (David) Cook; stepsons, Kenny Craft & Mike (Shantell) Smith; five grandchildren; brother, Donald (Kay) Ryan; sister, Phyllis (Gene) Runyon; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, and his aunt & uncle who raised him, Darrell was preceded in death by his brothers, Berton Ryan, James Elza Ryan, Edward Ryan, Harold Ryan, and Phillip Ryan; and sister, Deva Fisher.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with visitation from 9:00 am to the time of service. Rev. Stanley R. Sutton will officiate. Burial will be at Hamilton Memorial Park Cemetery in Noblesville.