Ryan, Thomas Cole Stone

Thomas Cole Stone Ryan (T-Bone) unexpectedly passed away on January 12, 2013, of natural causes. Tom was born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1954. He graduated from Mandeville High School, Mandeville La. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurenburg, N.C. Tom was a successful entrepreneur. He was the founder and co-founder of three thriving businesses. At 22 years of age Tom opened “El Artisano”, a gift store in Louisiana. Later he co-founded Tri-State Home Show. However, Tom is best known as the founder and owner of Republic of Floyd Emporium, and author of the Floyd Enquirer and, the recently released “Floyd Dysfunctional Family Cookbook”. Tom is survived by his seven grandchildren, Peyton Ryan, Jocelyn Ryan, Thomas Ryan, Emma Ryan, Jude Wisnewski, Elizabeth Wisnewski, and Jonah Wisnewski; his father, Edward Stone Ryan; sister Christine Ryan; and his children, Edward Ryan and Jessica Wisnewski. Tom is preceded in death by his dear mother, Elinor Ryan. A public viewing will be held Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home, immediately followed by a memorial service. Online condolences may be made by visiting gardnerfuneralhomefloyd.com.