Ryan was born July 9, 1978 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Paul E. Repasy and the late Dottie Witt DeFillips.
Ryan owned and operated Five Star Carwash & Oil Change in Conover, NC.
Ryan was a beloved son, father, brother, partner and friend. Ryan was a dedicated, hardworking man who touched many lives with his smile. He loved animals, fishing and the outdoors. He never met a stranger, was a loyal friend always ready to lend a hand.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dottie DeFillips and his stepfather, John DeFillips, his grandparents Paul and Irene Repasy, his grandparents parents Billy and Kathleen Witt, and his extra grandmother Hattie (Polly) Hunt Summey.
Ryan is survived by his parents Paul E. Repasy and Paulette Hunt Repasy, his son Lucas Ryan Patrick Repasy and his longtime partner Victoria Mays, her children Mason and Brayah, his ex-wife Crystal Self and Ryan’s stepson Jayden.
Also morning his loss are his brothers, Shawn Repasy, wife Corrie and their son Raylan of Oxford, NC, Jason Repasy, his daughter Sophia of Fairview, NC and Matt DeFillips and wife Sydney of Cleveland, Miss.
A Memorial Service in celebration of Ryan’s life will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 1:30pm at Peace United Church of Christ. The Rev. Kimberly Dowell and the Rev. Sandi Hood will officiate. Peace United Church of Christ is located at 223 29th Ave. Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
A gathering with friends and family will follow the service in the Fellowship Room of the Church around 2:00 pm.
Donations in Ryan’s memory may be sent to the Humane Society of Catawba County, PO BOX 63, Hickory, NC 28603.
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