Kevin Eugene Ryon

Kevin Eugene Ryon, 67, passed away on January 28, 2024 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida. He was the husband of Trudy Lynn Ryon and the son of Dr. William Eugene Ryon, III and Mary West Ryon. He was born in Asheville, NC on December 18, 1956. He moved with his family to Winter Haven, Florida in 1965, graduated from Winter Haven High School in 1974, attended The University of the South in Tennessee, and later graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BS degree in accounting. His early interests included being a gourmet chef, devoted acolyte and an Eagle Scout. He married Trudy Lynn Blakeman in October 2004. They met through mutual friends while working in the accounting field in Orlando. Kevin's passion in life was music. He was a very talented piano and keyboard player. He also sang, played guitar and harmonica in various classic rock bands in central Florida. After retiring, along with their cherished dog, Libby, they moved to Gainesville where Kevin was active in All Saints' Anglican Church and served as treasurer. They were building a house on Lake Santa Fe when he became ill.Kevin will be remembered as a kind and humble man. He was talented and smart, precise and meticulous. He was quiet, sometimes funny and took forever to tell a story. Kevin was a wonderful husband, son, uncle and friend. With music and kindness, he made our world brighter.Kevin was preceded in death by his mother, his brother-in-law, Steven Riedy and his mother-in-law, Alice Ann Hoekstra and is survived by his wife, Trudy, his father and four sisters: Rebecca Riedy (John), Lucy Ling (David), Heather Kennedy (Harry) and Sally Brassel; along with his father-in-law, Lou Hoekstra and his stepdaughter, Shannon M. Cremeans. He also is survived by many nephews and nieces.A memorial service for Kevin is scheduled for Sunday, February 18th at 2 PM at Milam Funeral Home, 311 South Main Street, Gainesville. A family burial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to All Saints' Anglican Church, P.O. Box 357744, Gainesville, FL 32635 or any other charity of your choice.