Ryan James Morey

Ryan Morey, 22, of Dallas passed away suddenly on Friday February 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was a senior student at Tulane University. Ryan was born in El Paso, Texas as the only child of Dr. Allen and Louise Beth Morey. He was a 2013 graduate of Highland Park High School. After working as a lifeguard at the Holmes Aquatic Center in Dallas, he attended Tulane where he majored in Latin American Studies with minors in Psychology and Spanish. His interests were broad and included animals, world travel, history, basketball, soccer, chess, music, coin collecting, and charity work. His goal was to attend law school and he worked as a forensic interviewer at the New Orleans Child’s Advocacy Center (NOCAC), a group which provides investigation, intervention and treatment for child victims of sexual or physical abuse. The NOCAC staff shared that Ryan was a constant source of positivity and hope. Ryan was passionate about philanthropic activities that could improve the lives of children at NOCAC. Ryan is survived by many friends and family whose lives will never be the same without him. His beloved rescue dog Willa will be adopted by his dear friends in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at Tulane. Throughout Ryan’s life he was always fortunate to have great friends who meant the world to him. A Memorial service will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 West Northwest Highway in Dallas on Sunday March 12, 2017 from noon until 1 pm. Visitation will be offered from 11 am until noon, and a reception at Sparkman/Hillcrest will follow from 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ryan’s name to the NOCAC, 1101 Calhoun St New Orleans, LA 70118.