Ryan C. Belsham

Ryan was born on January 7, 1981 in Gainesville, FL. “Mama Kim drove that extra hour to make sure he was a Gator.” Ryan grew up a country boy running the woods and fishing. Ryan remained that country boy at heart and he sure loved to fish. He traveled around the country while working for Haskell for several years, but returned to his hometown of Jacksonville, FL., 5 years ago. Ryan was loved by so many, and touched the heart of everyone he met. His personality pulled you in, and his smile lit up a room. He was the type of friend that would do anything he could to help you and was there whenever you needed him.

Ryan was an only child and was adored by his mother Kim. The two had a bond that was unbreakable. Ryan was also a loving husband and an amazing father. He loved to spend time with his children and would do anything for them. Whether, it was carrying around a pink babydoll stroller in public, to pretending to eat plastic “hot chili” peppers for hours the way his bossy son demanded. His love and friendship can never be forgotten.

Ryan is survived by his wife Nikki, daughter Lexie (age 10), son Wyatt (age 3), Mother Kim, Grandparents, Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Family & all his “BUDDIES”.

Ryan is preceded in death by his father Mark Belsham.

“Those we love don’t go away,

They walk beside us every day,

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed and very dear.”

Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS EDGEWOOD CHAPEL, 729 S. Edgewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32205 with visitation 1 hour prior to service. Bishop Joe Breazeale will be officiating. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, FL.