Carlos Lane Ryder, Sr. 87, of 191 Incubator Hollow Road, Hot Springs, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence.
He was born November 28, 1936, in Hot Springs, Virginia, the son of the late Clarence Midway Ryder and Bessie Mildred Bryan Ryder.
Mr. Ryder retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier with 36 years of service both in Blacksburg and Covington.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and swimming. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather whose true passion was his family and friends.
He is survived by a special friend Geneva Housman of Westmoreland, Tennessee; three children, Anita Troyer and husband Mike of Hot Springs, Lane Ryder of Covington, Virginia, and Lorne “Chip” Ryder and wife Dawn of Scottsville, Kentucky; a friend who was like a daughter to him, Cheryl McElwee & son Christopher of Oak Grove, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Drew, Allison, Danielle, Kristina, Savanna, Chaz, and Eliah; Eight Great Grandchildren, Mikey, Halie, Baylee, Tyler, Jackson, Aubrey, Ivy, Mallory.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Lynn Ryder Sprouse.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024, at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home with Pastor Donald Lee Altizer officiating.
Interment will be in Warm Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Corder, Jesse Cassotta, Chaz Ryder, Eliah Sprouse, Michael Williams, Christopher McElwee, Dylan McComb.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes @ https://www.stjude.
Arrangements are being handled by McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home.
Good man!
Yes, he was. Thank you for your remembrance. We miss him so very much.
You will always be with me Carlos,Thank you Lord Jesus For a Good ,Good Man✝️⛳️⭐️
Anita, I am so very sorry to learn of you loss. I don’t remember your dad, but I do remember your mom. Here is what I know absolutely. He must have been an incredible man as he and your mom raised a beautiful, smart, courageous women. I also know from the little contact I have had with your brother Lane that he is a good man, and has more than his share of integrity. I only know you two of the children, but I’m sure the sister you lost and your other brother also reflect the good man your dad was. No matter how long we have those we love it is never long enough. Again, I am truly sorry for your loss and wish you and your family strength in the days to come.
Our dear cousin, Carlos, may you rest in peace. You had a wonderful & positive attitude toward life & the people who crossed ur path. We had many laughs growing up & playing in the summers together.
Remember enjoying your pontine boat. Wanda & I never laughed so hard with you during our outings.
Love to you, Cus.
Anita…
I’m sending my deepest condolences and warm hugs during this heartbreaking time.
I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.
I know there are no words that can truly ease your pain of the loss of your father right now, but please remember that you are surrounded by love and from caring family and friends like me.
Chip and family, Cheryl, Geneva, and family, I am so sorry to hear of Carlos’s passing. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.