John J. "Joe" Ryan II, 63, passed away last week in Fort Worth. Graveside: A private graveside service will be held Saturday in Oakwood Cemetery with Fr. Brendan Murphy S.V.D. of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church officiating. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Biggers Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alliance Defending Freedom at www.adflegal.org . Joe was born on January 23, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John Ryan and Patricia Theo Molloy Ryan. He went to Providence High School in Clarksville, Ind. where he excelled in cross country running and graduated in 1975. Joe went on to serve four years in the United States Air Force. He worked as an Aircraft Systems Specialist for Lockheed Martin until he retired in 2012. Joe enjoyed using his electrical, mechanical, and construction skills to serve others. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to their own family, friends, coworkers, and Joe's numerous loving friends and coworkers who have shown great support during this time of sorrow. Joe is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Kevin and Timothy Ryan. Joe is survived by his son, John Ryan and wife, Nancie of Granbury, Texas; sister, Joan Ryan of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, Patrick Ryan of Lacey, Wash. and Mike Ryan of Indianapolis, Ind.; nephews/niece, Mike Ryan, Chris Ryan, and Kelly Ryan; nephew, Sean Ryan; and three people he loves dearly, Charity Deville, Charlotte Deville Cleveland, and Brittany Deville. Visitation Biggers Funeral Home 6100 Azle Ave. Lake Worth, Texas 76135 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-237-3341 --> | Friday 7/17, 11:30 am - 7:30 pm Service Oakwood Cemetery 701 Grand Ave. Fort Worth, Texas 76164 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-624-3531 --> | Saturday 7/18 Biggers Funeral Home 6100 Azle Ave. Lake Worth, Texas 76135 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-237-3341 --> | Friday 7/17