Keith Douglas Ryman

Keith (Coach) Ryman, age 59 of Jefferson City, TN passed away Sunday, December, 27, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife Lynne Ryman, parents, Paul and Betty Ryman, and sister, Paula Ryman. He was a member of the Lions Club, retired Special Education Teacher with Jefferson County for 30 years. For the last 20 years, Keith was a MLB scout. He was also Director of Pro Concepts Baseball Camps and Showcases, a supporter and coach of the Special Olympics, and was the Special Olympics Coach of the Year in 1985. He is survived by his sons, Brian Ryman (Kristin), and Blake Ryman (Kelli), grandson, Brewer Ryman, special love, Jeannie Underwood, sisters, Jodie James, and Linda Carter, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Farrar Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Chambers and Rev. Bob Emmert officiating. Family and friends will gather at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens for a 10:00 a.m. graveside interment service. The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 4450 Walker Blvd., Suite 2, Knoxville, TN 37917 or the Smoky Mountain Area Special Olympics, c/o Teresa Cloninger, 1041 Long Spur Tr., Dandridge, TN 37725.