Henry Patrick Ryan

December 16, 1948 - September 23, 2021

Henry (Hank) Patrick Ryan, 72, of Odessa, TX passed away on September 23, 2021 at his home in Odessa, Texas. Hank was born on December 16, 1948 to Harry and LaNora Faye (Edgar) Ryan in Chicago, Illinois. Hank proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Hank was proudly employed with Odessa College for 20 years until his retirement in 2020. He enjoyed working with the people and students there. He regularly interacted with the students by talking with them and encouraging them in their studies and sport. Employees at Odessa College enjoyed working with him. He is survived by his spouse Tammy Lee Ryan; six children, Tia Ryan, Cristi Stevenson (Tarak), Juli Ryan, Sarah Ryan, Benjamin Ryan, and Rachel Ryan; nine grandchildren, Tobias, Tylee, Thamus, Kori, Kaiden, Matthew, Mason, Aric, and Leeloo, one brother, Patrick Dennis (Cathy). He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Patrick and LaNora Faye (Edgar) Ryan. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at American Heritage Funeral Home in Midland, TX. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at 6:00 PM at American Heritage Funeral Home Cemetery Funeral Home Crematory.