John L. Ryder, 79, of Muncie, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born on May 26, 1936 to Paul Ryder and Ora Dean (Delk) Wilson in Jamestown, Tennessee.
John proudly served his country in the United States Army, and for 24 years was a truck driver for Duffy Tool & Stamping Inc., retiring in 2000. He was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church in Muncie, the Muncie Lodge #433 F&AM, Murpah Shrine Club of Muncie, as well as Scottish Rite Valley and Murat Shrine of Indianapolis.
He is survived by wife, Barbara Jean (Williams) Ryder.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.