Ryan Flanagan

Ryan Lamar Flanagan, 26, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his home. Born and raised in Greeneville, Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Chuckey Doak High School where he made lasting friendships on the football field. Loved by his family and friends, Ryan was known for his sense of humor, generosity, and helping others. He loved teasing his younger sisters, shopping for clothes, and spoiling his dog Zodiac who he called Buddy.
Ryan is survived by his parents Amy Flanagan of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and Benjamin Merriweather of Greeneville;aunt Jaiden Merriweather; brothers and sisters Alexis, TK, Jayden, Bishop, Gabby, KK, and special bonus sisters Rylee and Cameron, and his “brothers-from-other-mothers” Dale Denton and Dylan “Dingo” Ricker; grandparents Debbie and Gary Flanagan, Richard Merriweather, and Kemma Wells; great-grandfather Carl Flanagan; aunts and uncles Rachael (Matthew) Flanagan of Florida, Philip Flanagan, Zacharie and Darell; nephew Levi Denton; great aunts and uncles Jimmy, Cindy, David, Julie, Sherri, Jay, Paula, Tim, Linda, Rodney, Stelena, Angel, and William; and an abundance of cousins and friends. Ryan was preceded in death by his grandmother Rozetta Merriweather and lifelong friend Cory Starkweather.

The family will receive friends at Jeffers Funeral Service at Afton, 101 Graceland Lane, Afton, Tennessee on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 3-7pm. There will be no funeral service. Honorary pallbearers are Dale Denton, Levi Denton, Dingo Ricker, Colin Ricker, and members of the Greeneville Fit Club.
In lieu of flowers please consider supporting one of these non-profit organizations whose
missions were important to Ryan: Greene County Humane Society (local no kill animal shelter), Primary Purpose Group Greeneville (local NA chapter supporting sober living), and Shoes That Fit (providing athletic shoes to children living in poverty).

Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com