THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED SERGEANT JOHN H. RYON JR. HE PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 20, 2018.

JOHN JOINED THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON DECEMBER 7, 1959 AND RETIRED FROM PITCHESS DETENTION CENTER EAST ON NOVEMBER 24, 1992.

HE WAS A VETERAN OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY AND SERVED DURING THE KOREAN WAR.

SERVICES WERE PREVIOUSLY HELD.

Condolences may be sent to his wife Trudy via USPS to 631 Rhea Lane, Pensacola, FL 92534.