Kenneth Dean Ryan, Jr., age 59, of Neosho, Missouri, entered into rest on January 3, 2024, in Joplin, Missouri.  Kenneth was born on November 11, 1964, in San Diego, California, the son of Kenneth D. Ryan, Sr. and Mary Helen (Hoyt) Ryan.  On December 24, 1987, in San Diego, California, Kenneth married Christine Marie Garcia.   They moved to the Neosho area in 1998 to be close to family.  Kenneth worked as a CNA and was a 49er's football fan and enjoyed cooking.  On January January 2, 2023, Christine preceded him in death.  Kenneth is survived by his four children, Dominic Anthony Ryan and wife, Megan and their daughter, Gracie, Joshua Joseph Ryan and his children, Jacob, Kaylynn Elijah and Andre, Christopher Michael Ryan, Sr. and wife, Brittany and children, Christopher, Jr., Abraham and Azariah and Analicia 'Ana' Tate and husband, Trenton, and their children, Deklynn and Noah, all of Neosho and one sister, Jenny Ogu of Neosho.  In addition to his wife, he is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Teresa Marquez.

Memorial visitation is pending at this time.