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Gene Ed Ryder, age 89, passed away, Sunday, September 18, 2022 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. He was born in Canyon, Texas in 1932. His family lineage shows they lived in Texas, since Texas was a Republic. Ryder’s formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s University; a Masters of Education from Our Lady of the Lake University and a doctorate of Philosophy in Administration from The Union Institute; one of his publication is, “Basics of Sunday School Leadership: A Guide for Lay Leaders.” Dr. Gene Ryder is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Louise Wilson Ryder, his father John Allen Ryder, his mother Rilda New Ryder, and his two brothers Harold and Gerald Ryder. Gene is survived by his four daughters, Carlyn S. Townsend Yon (Jac), Katherine E. Hargrave (Dalan), Anita R. Contreras (Chris), and Valerie A. Corte (Frank); all who reside in the San Antonio area. He has nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15. Dr. Ryder believed in Salvation by grace and belief in Jesus Christ as his savior. He was a founding member of Calvary Hills Baptist Church, which started as a mission in 1981. He was active in his support of biblical education through his long-standing role as Sunday School Director. As a Deacon, he served as a mentor for Christian leadership. He has been a member of the Gideons International for 50 years. Dr. Ryder served honorably in the United States Air Force (USAF) for 4 years. He was a Veteran of the Korean War where he received the National Defense Service Medal. Following his military service, Ryder served over 40 years in the USAF Civil Service where he received multiple Outstanding Service Awards. He retired from Civil Service in 1995 having reached the highest GS civil service rank. During his employment, Dr. Ryder supervised the Air Force Training policies for the development and management of technical training in the Air Education and Training Command, which included serving as the Director of Quality Improvement Program for the AF Community College and Technical Training accreditation studies. This development improved the quality of life of personnel serving in the USAF and beyond. VIEWING: Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Mission Park North Funeral Chapels, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, TX. 78230. FUNERAL SERVICE: Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at Calvary Hills Baptist Church, 910 W Loop 1604 N., San Antonio, TX. 78251. Services will be officiated by Dr. Randy Houston. GRAVESITE SERVICES will be held immediately following at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78209.

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Dr. Gene Ed Ryder

September 19, 1932 - September 18, 2022