John Phillip Ryder,75, peacefully transitioned on November 4, 2021 at Flagler Hospital, St. Augustine, Florida. He was lovingly surrounded by his immediate family. John had been dealing with complications from heart disease and diabetes for the past few years.
John was predeceased by his mother, Sarah Bernhard Ryder, and his father, Arthur Calvin Ryder; as well as his brother-in-law, Arthur Lawrence Murphy Jr., and sister-in-law, Marilyn Whitcomb Murphy.
John is survived by his wife, Marilyn Murphy Ryder, and his brother, Robert Kimble Ryder (Cindy). He is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Sharon Murphy Hyers (Curt) and Ann Marie Callahan Murphy (Robert deceased).
He is also survived by many dearly loved nieces, nephews and grandnieces/nephews. John will be greatly missed by his extended family, including his “adopted mother” Ruth Jacoby, as well as devoted friends, students, and of course his kitties, Ali, Earl Grey and Little One.