Ryan Wayne Clark, 24, of Andrews, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital.
He was born in Palm Beach County, Fla, but lived in Andrews since age 5.
Ryan was a talented football player and played from youth leagues through his senior year at Andrews High School. He was a 2013 graduate of Andrews High School.
Ryan loved working in lawn service and had also worked as a plumber and an installer in the propane industry.
Ryan received his welding degree from Tri-County Community College.
He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, four wheelers and about anything that got him outside. Ryan was an easy-going person who always had a smile on his face, and remained calm and laid back in all situations.
Ryan was very kind-hearted and would do anything for someone in need. He had a love for all animals.
He was the son of Steven Wayne and Carolyn Mueller Clark.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his girlfriend, Zoe Drake, who was a major part of his life. Also surviving are his maternal grandparents, Sue and Buzzy Mueller of Andrews; his paternal grandparents, Dana Queen of Diamondhead, Hawaii, and James Clark and wife Pat of Mesa, Ariz.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Ryan Wayne Clark to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, 1235 South Clark Street, Suite 305, Arlington, VA 22202.
Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews, is in charge of all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.