You were awesome to hang out with in highschool. I know junior year we would play a popular game every single day in English class during class. The best memories I’ll never forget. You will be missed💗

Our 2021 new years night. I wish we could talk one last time. I would give you the biggest hug and thank you for all the joy you gave to us. I’m gonna miss you like crazy.  There was not a single bad memory with you. I love you Ryan and hope to see you again.

~ Lucas and the deli family 

I am so so sorry y'all.  I have no words, it never gets any easier but some days are better than others and eventually you come to remember all the great times you had together and the pain eases slightly.  Love you, Shannon & family

This was the first time we had seen Ryan after he started college. He had so much to tell us about. He was such an amazing friend and uncle to our babies. He was just like family. My whole family loved him. Always called him a good influence on Jason and me. He always kept our head on straight. When we were mad, upset, or even happy he was always right behind us the whole way. I wish I had pictures of all the times we went to the movie by. Every time a new marvel movie came out no matter what we always found a way to watch it together. If you knew Ryan, you loved him. There was no such thing of kinda liking him. From random dancing to just sitting and being in company of each other, every single time we hung out it was such a blast. He was Jason’s brother. Though not biological, they acted just like brothers. We were so proud of what he was accomplishing and he had such big ambitions. He told us on that Thursday that he had a new plan for school but it was something he was really excited for. We were so proud that he had found his calling. Every time we listen to a song that we heard with him or a new song that brings us memories of him it makes us both sad and happy. He had his life planned out. Though it was cut short we hope that he’s where he belongs. We know there was a reason and though it hurts we know that he’ll beside us through life and we will always think about him, on good days and bad. We love him so much and he will be terribly missed. 

He visited Sierra in the hospital after giving birth. His first time meeting Liam. He was the best “uncle” to Athena and Liam

Taken at Wilderness. He was finding out the gender of Liam Taylor. Sierra and Jason’s baby

This was taken at Jason and Sierras baby shower for Liam

Ryan was also someone you could count on and had the most kindest personality of them all. He helped me get through my first semester of college at UTM as we did not know anyone but each other. We would always hangout together, and if it was ever getting late, he made sure to always walk me back to my dorm room. He will forever be missed. Rest in Peace sweet angel.

Ryan was a well know as a little red boy with a lot of laugh and  a great smile He always be remenber as that and a great friend.

                                                                                     Always Juanita (nita)

Sincere condolences to your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.  May God provide the necessary peace and comfort to your family and friends during this difficult time. Please remember these words of encouragement from the Bible: “ Jesus plainly told her: “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” —John 11:20-25.

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Ryan Anthony Purkey

April 28, 2003 – May 11, 2023

Stubblefield Funeral Home & Hamblen Memory Gardens & Mausoleum

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