Missing you more everyday! I love you endlessly. 
Love Lorri

Betty and Cliff,
We just learned of the death of your son, Ryan.  We are so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you  in your time of grief.

Ryan and I were friends through Crossfit Atlanta. He was boxing fan like me and we would message and score fights and talk through almost every big fight of the last 10 years. I considered myself one of Ryans good friends and over the last week I have seen tributes and posts from dozens and dozens of others who felt the same way. The remarkable thing is that we all really were his good friends, that how much he had to give. My condolences to his mom and dad. You have a lot to be proud of in raising such a wonderful person. He will be missed.

I joined CrossFit Atlanta in 2012 and Ryan was one of the first people I met in the gym.  I didn’t get to know Ryan that well but I do remember him being very approachable and kind.  A great memory I have of Ryan was on a Casino night at CFATL and Ryan competing in a 7 minutes of burpees I believe.  One thing I know for sure was Ryan gave it his all in the workout and I could not stop laughing at him because it was so awful for him.  I send my condolences to Ryan’s friends and family.

My history with Ryan begins like many others.  We met at a benefit competition shortly before I joined CFATL many years ago.   We had not met formally although I knew who he was because anyone who is a big deal in the Crossfit community is simply known.  He walked past me and casually addressed me by name as if I belonged in his space...as if he was used to seeing me on a regular basis.   I was shocked but it gave me a warm feeling inside.  Ryan unconsciously made people around him feel welcomed, comforted and inspired.  I think many of us should strive to be more like him in these ways.  We subsequently spent more time around each other, competed, broke bread, partied, etc.  Ryan will be very sorely missed.

To Betty and Cliff; if there's ever anything you need, I'm just down the street.

Cliff and Betty,  Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Ryan. What Ryan accomplished in his professional life gave us confidence, but his genuine friendly personality gave us trust. May God give you strength and peace. Charles and Bob Edwards

Cliff and Betty....Lynn and I send our love to you.  I know you are heartbroken but also know your faith will give you strength  through this difficult time.  The whole Tyler team was a blessing to their clients for decades.  Rest assured that legacy will go on for generations. Trust in Him as I know you will. Love you guys....Mims and Lynn Davis

I met Ryan at CFATL. He was one of the first people to say hi and welcome me to the gym. After a few months, I came in earlier than class started to get stronger. After the first day of extra work, he promptly asked if I ever considered focusing/competing in weightlifting. I tried it and fell in love with the movements and have competed in a few meets with his encouragement. We would also banter about sports, mainly football. He was always the kindest, most supportive guy. He is going to be missed dearly by so many.  

We were devastated at the news of Ryan Tyler passing.  We knew 
him as part of a great family and as an investment professional who was always ready to provide advice and respond to any question we had. We knew he was adored by his friends and always ready to reach out whenever he could help someone else.
Betty and Cliff raised an exceptional son, and we pray for them to have the strength to somehow get through these trying times.
God Bless, Terry and Dick


In the last meeting with Ryan, he shared a good deed he did.  He was in court dealing with a traffic ticket.   The best part of our conversation was about a lady in court, a stranger, before him in line, who did not have money to pay her fine.  Ryan paid her fine.  I believe today, Ryan’s generous heart is in heaven with Jesus.
 Ryan was an honest and personable agent.  Along with his dad, Cliff was one of the top agents of Merril Lynch.
JoAnne Loftus



I don’t know where to start. Ryan and I met at an Olympic weightlifting meet in ATL in September 2013. We quickly struck up a conversation about how novice I was and how eager and willing he was to make me better, guide me. 
Our paths crossed several times in the weightlifting world. I eventually ended up going to CFATL where we got to spend a little more time getting to know one another. 
We grew closer in 2016 and I’ll never forget the meet we did together, he counted for me. His passion and enthusiasm was undeniably the biggest one in the room.  We had the best day. A few months later I re-ruptured the disc in my spine and had to have a spinal fusion in 2017. 
I fell into a deep depression, was unable to workout and it was an awful place. Ryan texted me every day. He encouraged me to go out and try to be normal. We’d go to dinners. Spend time with the dogs and he loved those pups and my Primrose.  He saved me during those tough times. He was just the most wonderful human one would ever be lucky enough to have met and known. 
In true Ryan fashion, July 4th week in 2017 he spontaneously got us tickets to Vegas. He said, “I’m taking you out of Atlanta and we’re going to go have fun!” And fun we had. I would sit and watch him gamble, often taking breaks to hit a few random slots. 
It was a very special weekend that I’ll cherish forever. 
Ryan, I truly loved you. You’re so special and unique and l’m lucky to have known you and called you friend. 

I met Ryan through weightlifting. We all know how much  he loved weightlifting & community. We became better friends after  I lost my brother. He was the 1st one to reach out to me and telling me about his own brother. He said “ Ayse, i know it sucks, doesn’t get better but you get better dealing with it.” “Ayse, I am always here if you ever want to call me anytime. We are part of a shitty  club forever so call me whenever you need to talk.” And I did.  He was right, Grief never got better but i learnt dealing with it. From that day and on, Ryan always had a different place in my heart. He became my teammate for few years. Showed up on my 1st ever meet that I was running. He competed & coached at the same time. It didn’t matter how much we lift or what level of weightlifters on his team or around him, He cheered & supported everyone equally.  My last meet I did, I was pregnant and he was there to help loading, supporting and just cheering on me. He simply had so much joy when people make their lifts.  He was truly a great teammate and friend anyone could ask for. I wish We all had more time together with you Ryan. You inspired so many of us around you.  

We love you Ryan. We are always going to remember you! Look at all these people you have made place in their lives & their hearts. Look how people speaks about you & just loves you. I know you feel & see out poring love and I know your soul is in peace knowing you were an amazing human being. Not so many Ryan’s out. I would like to be remembered just like you. I am praying for you and your family.  

Love 

Ayse 

Betty and Cliff - We love you and will be here for you now and whenever you need us in the future.  Know that you have the collective arms of the neighborhood around you and that we send our heartfelt condolences.   Ryan blessed you and this world for 44 years.   What a gift.   Love Susan 

I became friends with Ryan and Chris in middle school and high school.  Betty and Cliff are amazing people and were a big influence on me growing up. I remember being invited to their “family night” several times in high school where we would go to movies, bowling, and dinners.  It was  always so special for me to spend time with this family.  I became close again to Ryan after college and he was such a smart, fun, and caring person.  I could always depend on Ryan for anything needed.   
I know Ryan and Chris are in Heaven together. My prayers and thoughts are with you Betty, Cliff, and all family and friends.   

I met Ryan at Crossfit Atlanta after moving their for work.  He was always very kind and helpful.  He made a positive impact on my experience there and I enjoyed watching him continue to work on his craft.  
I know he will be missed by many and his family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP 

I met Ryan on my 6th day as an Atlanta resident and my 2nd day as a Coffee’s Gym member. I didn’t think a lot about Ryan until John’s stroke when Ryan became my 6am training partner. It was against my will. I’d had shoulder surgery and he was there to make sure I was being responsible and training good things every morning. I hated it. He was there to keep me safe. He would take me across the city nightly, stopping at every great restaurant he knew of. In short, Ryan was my Atlanta. He was the person I called when my husband died and I needed a shoulder to both balance me and challenge me.  He was the person who celebrated my visits to the city after I moved away and also reminded me how small I could be. Ryan grounded me. Ryan challenged me.  I am the person I am today because Ryan was in my life. I am better for having known him and trying to live up to his standard for me. He was my person many times over and I am forever grateful to Ryan’s family and Georgia Weightlifting for giving me the gift of Ryan at the moment I needed him most. I have no doubt in saying the life I’m living today is 100% due to him standing beside me the last 3 pyears. Ryan saved me. Ryan grew me. There will ever be another quite like he was. 

We met Ryan and Cliff when it was time for retirement, but Cliff and Ryan’s Dad, Cliff, quickly became friends.  We met Ryan as his Dad was stepping away into retirement.  Ryan was a fine man with integrity, kindness, honesty, patience, and a happiness for life.  He was always only a phone call away when we needed him, ready to help.  He loved life and was involved in so many interesting activities.  He was the kind of man one would long for their son to become.  He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of calling him friend.  “Go with God, Ryan, and we will meet again someday.  Jim and Linda Allen

Ryan was one of my favorite people in the whole world. He was a wonderful friend to me! We met when we were 11 or 12 and have kept up with each other since. Weekly updates and chats on the phone. I'll miss you my sweet, RyTy. Life here won't be the same, but we'll get to laugh together again! 😍💗

I met Ryan on his 1st day at CF Atlanta.  He was already in pretty good shape by normal gym standards.  Very strong, but also very inflexible, to the point that I kidded him by calling him "Gumby."  He was extremely dedicated and worked very hard on his flexibility especially as he began to enjoy Olympic lifting.   We had some really good times with Ryan at the CrossFit Games.  As time went by he focused entirely on O lifting, became very proficient,  and abandoned the lungs on fire CrossFit workouts.  
He was gregarious in the gym, always positive, helpful and welcoming to all the other members.  I will miss him.

We talked to Ryan week of 7/28. As usual, he was being proactive in holding our hand about Leta and I retiring. I trusted him and Cliff with everything I had of material value for decades. They never once let us down. I consider both true friends. Cliff and Betty, to paraphrase quote I recently saw, " Do not be overcome by sadness at his loss. Praise God that such a person lived."

Ryan thank you for all the love and support. Thank you for pushing me into weightlifting.  It’s been 8 years in this sport and I know I made the right decision because of you. Thank you for always checking on me. 

Always loving always caring.
Great friend. Biggest cheerleader. 

To know Ryan was to adore Ryan.  He was so funny, so sweet, and one of the hardest workers in the gym hands down. He kept us entertained at all times. When I was struggling with one of the movements in the gym, I said, “Ryan, what do I have to do to get better at this” and with his little sideways smile, he said, “Be more athletic”. Ryan, I love you and I miss you. Rest In Peace, my friend. I will see you again. 

Love always,
April 

I met Ryan at Coffee’s gym. We often shared a platform, rolling our bars back and forth. He was so supportive and encouraging as I struggled to learn technique. Always willing and ready to film me or anyone else to capture a PR or to help evaluate what may have gone wrong.

He pushed himself to excel, always striving to break those master’s records. It was so exciting each time he added a kilo toward that goal!

A wonderful man who will be missed. 

I remember meeting Ryan for the first time at CrossFit Atlanta. I had been there 2 seconds and he walked up to introduce himself and ask where I was visiting from. I said that I just moved to Atlanta and was looking for a new gym. He said "look no further, you found your new home!" And he was right. Ryan was home to me. Ryan was family to me. He was the kindest, sweetest, gentlest man I have ever known. He did so much for me during my time in Atlanta and I love and miss him dearly.

I am so sorry for his family's loss. His sweet soul is gone too soon.

Anyone that had ever seen Ryan and I together knew that we had a very special bond. He was my confidant for all of my fears, struggles, and failures throughout my career. My biggest supporter; Ryan believed in me when no one else did - starting from the day I met him. He would tell me how proud I made him when I showed signs of my character growing… not when I had medals around my neck. He would say “i love you buddy” after a good laugh or cry, and I always knew he meant it. I’m not sure what exactly I did for him in return, but I know it was very important. I know I was important to him. Knowing what I know now, I’m so happy we had those good years sharing a lifting platform together every day - because they were really good. We brought out the best in each other. He loved my husband dearly and treated us like family; standing by us in my living room when we found out we were having a baby girl. Our friendship was 1 in a million odds type of ride or die. We certainly crossed paths for a reason. I’m honestly not sure how I’m going to do some things without him now…. but he would tell me I will figure it out and I want to shine for him. I hate that my friend is gone, but I am so grateful to have been so lucky to know him.
To Ryan’s family I just want to say Thank You, and I’m so sorry he is gone too soon.

Sending love and healing to the Tyler family. Your son was a true champion in every sense of the word. We are all better for knowing him. 💙🙏

Ryan Tyler you are such a great guy! You were a great encourager to everybody around you and loved how you cheered people on and gave weightlifting advice! I also loved seeing your drive to perfection and the work you put in towards your passion in weight lifting. It was very inspiring. You were the life of the party and people loved hanging out with you. Thank you for the memories!

Mr. and Mrs. Tyler, you have raised a fine son and he touched everybody around him. I’ll be praying for peace, strength, and comfort for you.

Cliff and Betty,

What a wonderful son and man!  Ryan will be missed, yet, remembered and cherished.

May the peace of Jesus Christ comfort both of you.  You will stay in our prayers.

Harvey Snider

Ryan was always a sweetheart & I will miss my cousin very much here on earth but he will live forever in my heart. Words are inadequate at this time as we are still in shock from his unexpected passing. 
God bless & many prayers to my aunt & uncle, Betty & Cliff, I love y’all dearly!!

We always appreciated Ryan's efforts at our competition.  His effusive demeanor and comments on and off the platform is what made our meet so much fun.  We will miss him and his lifting 

I was Ryan’s neighbor. He was a great guy. He will be missed in the neighborhood. I wish I had your dads number. I meet him a couple of times. If your dad sees this I hope he will call. My number is (704) 783-5204. Chad is my first name. If you need anything sir please reach out. Again I’m so sorry for your loss.

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Ryan Wayne Tyler

April 12, 1977 – August 3, 2021

H.M. Patterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel

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