Ryan Tyler Burris, age 49

Ryan Tyler Burris, age 49, passed away June 26, 2024 at the University of Louisville Hospital following a vehicle accident. Ryan was a man with many friends and even more stories that he loved to share. Ryan was born August 25, 1974 in Washington, Indiana to Ronald L. (Gov) Burris and Linda (Cannon) Burris. He was married to Alicia Hembree on December 27, 2014 and they had two children, Addisyn Eileen Burris and Chase Leo Burris. Ryan also has three stepchildren, Phillip Fellers, Erika Fellers, and Allan (Kayla) Fellers, along with a new grandchild, Laney. 

Ryan was employed by the Department of Defense at NSWC as a logistician. He graduated from Loogootee High School in 1993; obtained an Associates Degree from Vincennes University in Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic; an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech-Bloomington in Electronics Technology; and a Bachelor of Science from Oakland City University in Organizational Management. As part of his job responsibilities with the Department of Defense, Ryan travelled around much of the country providing technical support to our Armed Forces drone and reaper programs. Ryan enjoyed cultivating his friendships and also greatly enjoyed farming and working around the farm. He was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church, the St. Martin’s Men’s Club, and the Southern Indiana Farm Stock Pullers. 

Ryan is survived by his wife, Alicia and his children, Addisyn and Chase, as well as his mother and stepfather, Linda and David Lett; his sister Jackie Foddrill and niece Grace Foddrill. On the Burris side of his family, Ryan is survived by his uncles, Gary (Wanda) Burris and Rick Burris; his aunts, Carol (Ron) Boyd and Helen Burris; and his first cousins, whose friendship he immensely valued, Jarrod Burris (Amy), Kory (Kari) Boyd, and Kyle (Rochelle) Boyd. On the Cannon side of his family, Ryan is survived by his aunts Kim (Bobby) Williams; Cheryl (Lonnie) Schneider; uncles Don (Nancy) Cannon; Randy Cannon; and Scott Cannon. There are also a large number of cousins surviving Ryan as well. 

Ryan is predeceased by his father, Ron Burris; his grandparents Alberta and Virgil Burris; Harold and Anna Cannon; his godparents Bernard and Kay Burris; his uncle Mike Burris and his aunts Helen Colvin and Betty McDonald. His uncle, Doug Cannon, also predeceased Ryan. 

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Visitation will also be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 9:00 am to 9:45 am. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Very Reverend J. Kenneth Walker at 10:00 am on Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Martin’s Catholic Cemetery. 

The family requests that any gifts be made in Ryan’s honor to the St. Martin’s Men’s Club. Ryan was fortunate to receive a kidney and pancreas transplant in 2005. The family respectfully requests all Ryan’s friends to register as organ donors and help others in need of improving their health challenges. 

Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee, Indiana is honored to serve the family of Ryan Tyler Burris.