Departed this life October 19, 2019. James A. Ryan age 81, of Richmond. He is survived by his wife, Vera Ryan; two daughters, Marveta Sams(Lowell) and Sylvia Nah; one son, Damani M. Ryan; two grandchildren, Catori Ryan and Emmanuel Sams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; one sister-in- law, Vivian P. Bland(Kennon); one brother in law, John Puryear; and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday at 2PM at Mosby Memorial Baptist Church, 2901 Mechanicsville Tnpk. Rev. Price L. Davis(pastor) off. Rev. Lowell Sams eulogy. Family and friends assemble at the church 1:45PM Saturday.