Garrett Blaine Ryder, Md

Garrett Blaine Ryder, MD, 57, of Lake Charles was welcomed Home by his Lord Jesus on Friday May 7, 2021 in Lake Charles following a brief illness.

Garrett was born in Philadelphia, PA and was raised in Shreveport. He completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University where he met his wife Angela, also of Shreveport. He received his medical degree from LSU Medical Center School of Medicine in Shreveport and he completed his residency training in the practice of psychiatry in Tulsa, OK. He was also board certified in geriatric psychiatry. Garrett moved to Lake Charles 26 years ago to raise his family and to practice psychiatry.

Those blessed to know Garrett personally remember him as a jovial, fun-loving, and kind man who had time for everyone--and who especially had time for those canine in nature. Those who knew Dr. Ryder professionally remember him as a thoughtful, thorough, and fiercely compassionate physician. He cared deeply for his patients and worked to save and to better the lives of thousands during his 31 years at the practice of psychiatry. Of his many accolades and accomplishments, he held nothing more dear than his beautiful bride, Angela, whom he so affectionately called Sweetie.

He was preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Lelia Marie Fant Ryder. Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years, Angela Anderson Ryder, Lake Charles; sons, Zachary Cameron Ryder, MD and wife Katelyn, Temple, TX; Braden Pierce Ryder and wife Christen, Lake Charles; and Graham Quincy Ryder and wife Dylan, Pueblo, CO; grandchildren, Tziyon, Bowen, Maren, Mila, Lucan Ryder (with another on the way), brothers William, Robert, and Darryl Ryder; sisters Annette Ryder, Janis Bosley, Cheryl Brightwell, Brenda Ryder, and Alycia Griffiths; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family of the heart.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday May 11, 2021 at University Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at University Baptist Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Family interment will be at a later date.