Stephen Ruyack

1951 - January 17, 2022

MR. STEPHEN DALE RUYACK, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence.

Obituary for Stephen Ruyack

MR. STEPHEN DALE RUYACK, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence.

 Memorial services will be held at a later date at Andersonville National Cemetery.

 Stephen was born and raised in Yonkers, NY, of the Catholic Faith, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Schofield Banks, HI and Ft. Benning, GA. After leaving the military, he moved to Mississippi where he worked as a salesman for several years for Telecom. He later moved to Savannah and worked as a millwright for Fluor Daniels for many years, before moving to Eastman in 2012. Stephen loved hunting and was an excellent sportsman. He also loved gardening; he had a green thumb, and loved all things nature, scuba diving, and collecting antiques. He was a great cook and a master on the smoker. He loved animals and raised German shepherd dogs for many years. He was proud of his heritage and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Stephen was the son of the late Gwendolyn Mancill Ruyack-Geriak and Vincent Ruyack and was preceded in death by his Wife, Traci Collins Ruyack, Step-Father, Walter Geriak, and Sister, Virginia “Ginny” Allison.

 He is survived by his Daughter – Lana Ruyack of Jersey City, NJ; Nephew – Darren Allison (Eira) of Golden Bridge, NY; Great-Niece – Gisele Allison of Golden Bridge, NY; Caregiver – Robin Brooks of Eastman; Several Cousins and Numerous Friends.


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