Passed away on June 13, 2014 peacefully in his sleep at home after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was 37. Ryan was born April 12, 1977 in Rockford, IL and moved to Arlington, TX in 1981. He attended Bethel Christian School and graduated from Texas Christian Academy in 1994. Ryan attended the Air Force Academy and graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a BS in Economics in 2000. Ryan loved airplanes, history, politics and music. He was a loving person and a loyal friend. We will always remember his adventurous spirit, courage and big bear hugs.
Ryan is survived by his parents; Boon Cheingthong, Sheryl and husband Rick Simpson, sister; Paula and husband Troy Ledet, grandmother; Norma Parrish, along with aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Parrish of Rockford, IL, grandparents Seng and Sai Cheingthong of Thailand.
Memorial Service will be held at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 North Davis, Arlington, TX , Friday, June 20 at 2:00pm.
