Jayden Malachi Ryan (Lansing)

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son Jayden Ryan. Jayden went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 31, 2025, in Lansing, Michigan. Jayden was 17 years old. He was born on Saturday, February 3, 2007, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Robert Ryan ll and Sharonda Ryan. 

Jayden was a senior at Eastern High School. He had mostly As and Bs. Jayden was employed at Taco Bell. He enjoyed doing what most teenage boys did such as playing basketball, riding bikes, playing video games, hanging out with his friends, and spending time with family. He had a special love for his niece and nephew. Jayden brought so much love and joy into our lives and to those who were around him. Jayden will always be remembered for his gentleness, grace, and kindness toward others. He always seemed to look out for others and would put others before himself. 

Jayden leaves to cherish his loving memories, parents, Robert Ryan ll and Sharonda Ryan; grandparents, Sandra Duke, Robert (Andrea) Ryan, Tonni Williams, and Curtis (Linda) Long; great grandmother, Pearlene Mariner; two sisters, Infinidy Ryan and Nydia Ryan; brother, Jeremiah French; niece, Aa’Nylah Kelly; nephew, Jedidiah Parker; aunt, Ursula Campbell; uncle, Shamar Williams; 1st cousin, Sean Campbell; great aunts, Mildred Cain, Treyna Duke, Denese Dungey, Eloise (Phillip) Nichols, and Trina (Eric) Jackson; great uncles, Reginald Williams, Fredrick Williams, Charles (Terri) Williams, David Duke, and Kenneth Duke; special cousins, DeMeka Duke, DeNisha Duke, Tyrone (Tammy) Thornton, Terry S. Reynolds, Paul A. Duke Jr, Porsha Mariner, Jamal Booker, Charles Williams, and Chris Williams; many other aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. 

He was preceded in death by family members, Hershel Duke Sr, Mildred C. Duke, Johnnie Mariner, Kenyata Duke, Keysha T. Duke, Herschel Duke II, Jerry Patterson, Paul Andre Duke, Shaquin Williams and Charles Cain.