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John Robert Ryle

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Shelbyville, Indiana

On April 21, 2018 John Robert Ryle beloved spouse of Tina M. Janouris; devoted father of Nicole Neisser; dear brother of Judy Baskerville of Poland, IN; JoAnn Cox of Arlington; Betty Jean Harrison of Waldron; and Donald Ryle and wife Barbara of Florida died at Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brother-in-law's; Marvin Cox, Everett Harrison, and Richard Baskerville.

John was born April 11, 1950 to Harold L. & May Rose (Ensminger) Ryle in Greensburg, IN. He grew up in the Moscow area and graduated from Milroy High School in 1968. John attended Purdue University and began a building career as a sales manager with 84 Lumber Co. in Chalfant, PA. John also served his country with the National Guard in IN and PA.

John owned and operated Genesis Builders near Baltimore, MD for 27 years; building hundreds of homes where families will continue to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Those homes represent his body of work, and are a monument to his integrity and commitment. However, his true legacy is the love that he shared with his family and friends.

A local visitation will be held for John on Sunday, April 29th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road in Shelbyville. At 4:00 PM family & friends will pause to share a few memories of John. A graveside service will be 10:30 AM on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Moscow Cemetery in Moscow, IN. Military graveside rites will be conducted by a local veteran's organization.

The family request that memorial contributions be made in lieu of flowers to Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709. Please provide Mr. Ryle's name on your donation.

Arrangements by Glenn E. George and Son Funeral Home