Ryan Straughan

July 27, 1971 - May 28, 2012
Ryan Straughan


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Edward Ryan Straughan, age 40, of Wilmington, NC, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born in New Hanover County on July 27, 1971.

He is survived by his son, Jake Straughan of Goldsboro, NC; mother, Beth Summey Baucom of Greensboro, NC., father, Louis E. Straughan Jr. and wife Joyce of Clarksville TN, brother, Chad Louis Straughan of Charleston, SC., and maternal grandmother, Marie Ruff McSwain of Hollywood, FL.

Ryan attended Temple Baptist Church and was an active member of Navigators. A graduate of East Carolina University, he held a Masters degree and certifications in Molecular Science and Genetics.
A time of visitation for family and friends will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Temple Baptist Church. A celebration of life ceremony will follow at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401; Temple Baptist Church; or to the charity of your choice.

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Wilmington Funeral and Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • May 30, 2012
    Kelley Hartsoe says:
    My thoughts and prayers are with the Straughan Family.

  • May 31, 2012
    RAUL ROJAS says:
    MY CONDOLENCES TO RYAN'S FAMILY. JUST TO SAY: SEE'YA THERE MY DEAR FRIEND. FIREFIGHTER BROTHER AS THE FIRST DAY WE MEET CLIMBING THE FIRE TOWER, RISKING OUR LIVES DOING WHAT GOD PUT ON OUR HEARTS. LOVE YOU FOREVER. RAUL.

  • May 30, 2012
    Robbie Sutton says:
    The world is a lot less brighter without you brother. We love you.

  • May 29, 2012
    Drake and Jennifer Parrish says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Ryan will be greatly missed.

  • May 29, 2012
    Pam Williams says:
    Dear Family, I was stunned to learn of Ryan's death today. I hired Ryan many years ago to work for me with LabCorp. I was his manager for many years until his transfer to Savannah and then because of Ryan, I took on management of that area. He was a dear friend and I truly cared for him. We lost touch as our paths moved in different directions but I will always remember Ryan with fondness. I am so sorry for your loss.