On Friday, July 26, 2019, Joshua David Ryder, 38, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jarrett Delford Ryder Jr.; and grandparents, Tommi Ryder, J.D. Ryder and Jack Griffith.
He is survived by his mother, Michele Ryder Bernardini (Frank); brother, Noah Ryder (Christian); and sister, Alisha Mann (Brent). In addition, he is survived by his daughter, Norah Deirdorff; grandmother, Myrna Griffith; aunts and uncles, Tammi D’Agostino, Keri Hartman (Judd), Beri Griffith, Patti Kent (Jerri) and Kim Combs (Kenny); and cousins, Jean Ann Skou, Aaron, Abbie and Ethan Kent, Sarah Moawad, Jenna Ross, Christopher and J. Michael D’Agostino and Davis, Leyton and William Hartman.
Josh was an athlete who loved tennis, basketball and surfing. He found peace spending time in the ocean and quiet time with the Lord.
A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at 828 Church, 6934 Market St., Wilmington, for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to Eagle’s Nest Regeneration, 148 Rehoboth Lane, Floyd, VA 24091.
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