James David Ryan , age 55 of Chelmsford, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at his home. Born March 29, 1970 in Pulaski he was the son of Ronnie & Judy Ryan, Sr.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Homer & Katie Ryan Pulaski, maternal grandparents Mark & Vasil Nuckolls of Wythe County and nephew Jacob "Jake" Zachary Ryan.

James is survived by his

Parents – Ronnie & Judy Ryan, Sr. – Pulaski

Brother – Ronnie & Lori Ryan, Jr. – Radford

Many aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Bower Funeral Home – Chapel, Pulaski with Bishop Randall Lawrence officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until service time Wednesday at the Funeral Home.

To sign James' online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.