David William Ryan, 76, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:44 A.M., Monday, January 6, 2025 at his residence.
David had worked as a fork truck operator at Nascote.  He was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War.  David was of the Baptist faith.  He as a member of the Du Quoin Eagles Lodge.  David was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed sitting on his front porch.
He was born May 27, 1948 in Granite City, IL, the son of Robert Louis and Vivian Laverne (Watts) Ryan.
He married Jackie Rae (Bird) Short on September 22, 2005 in the Grand Cayman Islands and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Donnie Ryan of Herrin, one daughter - Angela Ryan Robinson of Texas, three step children - Lynn Schmidgall of Patton, MO, Lisa Eisenhauer and husband Gary of Du Quoin, and Laci Delisle and husband Kevin of Du Quoin, one brother - Robert Ryan and wife Connie of Dowell, one niece - Candy Ryan of Dowell, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife - Clara Ryan, one son-in-law - Mark Schmidgall, one nephew - Christopher Ryan, and mother-in-law - Marcella Ballheimer.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 10 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.