Edward Tabb Ryan

Edward Ryan, known as Tabb to his childhood friends, died early in the morning of July 6, 2024, at University Hospital in Birmingham.  He was 65 years old.

Edward was born in Greenville, Alabama to William Halsell Ryan, Jr., a pharmacist and Navy officer during WWII, and Olga Lee Ryan, a loving wife and mother.  He attended W.O. Palmer elementary school and Greenville Junior High School and graduated from high school at Brandon Hall School in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in May 1977.

After completing a year of studies at Marion Military Institute, Edward chose a career in law enforcement, spending three years as a policeman in Greenville and two years as a member of the Auburn University police department.  He followed these years of law enforcement experience by becoming an Alabama State Trooper in Lee County and served with distinction in this role for 25 years before retiring.

Edward is survived by his wife Katrina, their son Tabb, step-daughter Katie (Taylor) Mitchell, step-son Hunter Herbert, and his brothers Will and Allen and his sister Lee.

Visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:30pm, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Opelika. A graveside service will be held 3:30pm, Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Magnolia Cemetery in Greenville, Alabama.

Rather than sending flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alabama State Trooper Association.