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 29, 2012
    Jimmy & Sandy Merritt says:
    Jake,Family & Dear Friends, We want to extend Our Deepest Sympathies to All. Our daughter Amy Merritt Dillon used to drive Ryan to school (Northwest) in her little red Honda prelude. He was so sweet & kind, loved by all.

  • May 29, 2012
    Jimmy & Sandy Merritt says:
    We were so sorry to hear of Ryan's illness & passing. Our daughter Amy Merritt Dillon used to drive Ryan to school (Northwest) in her little red Honda prelude. Our Prayers & Deepest Sympathy are with all his Family & Friend's.

  • May 29, 2012
    Shannon Breazeale Lindsay says:
    I graduated from Northwest Guilford HS in 1989 with Ryan ..he was a nice guy..remember talking to him in 11th grade English class. It saddens me that he died so young.

  • May 28, 2012
    Phil and Jennifer Barrow says:
    You will forever be loved and missed.

  • May 28, 2012
    Dean Michaux says:
    Deepest sympathy to Ryan's family.