Ryan J. Garrabrant

Ryan grew up in Ormond Beach with his brother Justin, his mother Heidi and his step-dad Jay. He was accepted into the Finance Academy at Spruce Creek High School where he later graduated and went on to receive an Associates Degree from Daytona State College, where he earned a place on The Presidents List.

Ryan always wanted to be a welder and achieved his goal having worked for Thompson Pump and most recently FabCo until his death.

Ryan loved swimming and the beach specifically, he also had a passion for cooking meals for his friends as well as his mom, he had a severe love for books and would arrive to work early just to have time to read before starting his work day.

Sadly, Ryan was predeceased by his younger brother Justin in 2009. He is survived by his mother Heidi, step-dad Jay, step-sister Jenipher, and his father, Tim, along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Ryan also leaves behind countless friends from grade school to friends he made recently, and his most cherished friend, Nicki Memolo, whom he called “Pink”.

Ryan's Celebration of Life will be held at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, on Monday, October 28. Visitation will be at 4 p.m, with a service starting at 5:30.