John Buddy Ryder

John Buddy Ryder, 82, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 10:05 PM on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in a local care center.

Mr. Ryder was born July 18, 1937 in Basile, LA and served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He enjoyed traveling and lived in Louisiana, Texas, and California during his lifetime.  He retired from Kroger’s after many years of service.  Buddy enjoyed watching Westerns and shopping.

Mr. Ryder is survived by his brothers, Stavel Joe Ryder of Texas and Donald Rider of Lake Charles; grandchildren, Destiny Deutz and husband Peter Clinton, Patrick Fontenot, Jr. and wife Heather and Jonathan Fontenot.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Ryder; parents Rose and Anthony Ryder; brother, Ferdie Ryder; and children, Ray Rdyer, Danetta Ryder, Anthony Ryder, Shelia Beaugh Fontenot, and Ann Ryder.

His memorial gathering will be held from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Fleur de Lis Room at the Hampton Inn, Lake Charles on Holly Hill Road.