He is preceded in death by his father, Lewis Wood; mother, Myrtle Wood; and wife, June Wood.
Doyle leaves behind daughter, Bonnie Reus; sons, Alan Wood, Dale Wood, Steven Wood; daughter in law, Charla Atha; grandchildren, Justin Reus (Robin), Michael Wood, Jonathan Wood (Victoria), Jacob Wood; great grandchildren, Bentley Wood, Jordan Wood, Noah Wood; he was the youngest of five brothers.
In his late fifties, he found the Lord and spent the remainder of his life spreading the gospel. He was known as âthe Bible Manâ and gave away over 5,000 Bibles. He and his wife June felt led to move to Tennessee over 20 years ago, giving up everything to further Godâs Kingdom. As an avid painter he donated his skills and time to the Smokey Mountain Childrenâs Home, Feed My Sheep and Sevier County Food Ministries. He was the picture of health and enjoyed sharing those good habits. He used his life to feed others, both physically and spiritually. He ran his race well and crossed
GATLINBURG
When James Ryan came to Gatlinburg more than 50 years ago he did more than build a business that satisfied the sweet tooth of tourists and locals alike.
The owner of The Donut Friar, who died Jan. 7 after a brief battle with cancer, also left a legacy with his contributions to the community, particularly the students at Pi Beta Phi Elementary School.
âWhen we grew up all the kids from school would come over before school and get donuts, and after school before they got on the bus,â daughter Kathleen Greely said.
He enjoyed teaching the youth some basic life lessons, including manners as they asked for the tempting treats that drew them to the store.
James “Jimmy” Waldron Ryan was born on May 19, 1928, to Michael and Mary Waldron Ryan in Ashtabula, Ohio. He passed away on Jan. 7, 2021, in Fairview Hospital in