Ryan Stovall

Ryan Stovall was born 5-5-88 and went to be with God on 7-31-16 at the young age of 28 due to cardiac arrest. Loved by all who knew him and he excelled in everything he loved. He was active in the youth group at First United Methodist Church in Lucas, Texas. At the age of 8 he won the gold medal at the Junior Tae Kwon Do Olympics in Orlando, Florida. He was a member of the Junior PGA and won many golf tournaments over the years. He was a Boy Scout and was awarded the Arrow of Light and came within 2 merit badges of receiving his Eagle. Ryan graduated a year early with honors from North Texas Academy in Plano. He was a self-taught highly accomplished musician who played guitar, piano, drums and bass. He also loved to snowboard and travel.

He was one of those people that would light up a room. He was caring, had a fun personality and loved people and animals, especially his little dog Abbey who lived with him 16 1/2 years. He also loved his cat, of 7 years, named Chicken. He was a Project Manager for Absolute Construction for several years.

Ryan was devoted to and loved his family, and was always grateful for the many friendships he developed over the years. When he spoke to you he made you feel you were the most important thing in the world. He will be missed dearly.

Ryan is survived by his Mother, Mendy Lea; Father, Lawrence Bailey; Aunt, Jan Middleton; Cousins, Amanda Pierce Perkins, Andrea Pierce Gathright, Matt Middleton and their children, Brandon, Skylar, Austin, Preston and Elijah. He is also survived by his Stepbrother, Byron Bailey and his wife Michelle; his stepsister, Melissa Hayslip and her husband Heath Hayslip. He is also survived by his beloved grandmother Barbara "Mammo" Bailey, and Aunt Karen Cross and her children. He was predeceased by his grandmother, Billie Ann Woods and great grandparents William and Joyce Manley. A visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Allen Family Funeral Options. The Funeral Service will be at 1:00pm on Friday, August 5, 2016 at Noah's Event Center 5280 Towne Square Drive, Plano, Texas 75024. Interment will be at 11:00am on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada, Oklahoma.
If it is your wish, please consider making a donation in Ryan's memory to www.LivingForZachary.org or www.heart.org.