Ryder James Jacoby, 17, of Conroe, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2025. He was born February 12, 2008 in Mequon, Wisconsin to Brian Jacoby and Samantha Jacoby. Ryder was a bright, kind, compassionate and cherished member of our family and community.
He was a member of the College Park Wrestling Team and an Assistant Coach at the YMCA for children’s sports. He had many passions, including learning new songs on the guitar, watching sports with his friends and going on outdoor hiking adventures.
Ryder was a student at College Park High School and had dreams of becoming an engineer.
He is survived by his sister Cadence, his parents, Brian and Samantha, his stepmom Kristi, his stepsister Addyson and stepbrother Hudson.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, May 8th at 4pm at Crossroads Baptist Church, 5000 College Park Drive The Woodlands, TX 77384.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cassidy Joined For Hope a local organization to prevent teen suicide, started in support of a fellow College Park student. Here is a link to donate:
https://cassidyjoinedforhope.com/donation/
We will forever remember Ryder for being a compassionate mentor, a dedicated older brother and a gentle soul. He is loved by so many and we are so grateful for the College Park and Woodlands community and all of your support.
