Ryan first met his wife, Jessie Radean Foster in 2003 when she moved to Texas from Anchorage, Alaska. After she moved back to Anchorage, they reconnected in 2016, she followed her heart back to Texas and they were married June 14, 2018.

Along with being a little hard-headed, Ryan was a hard worker, very trustworthy and had a good heart. Also, loved by many, despite his rough, mean look. Ryan had a heart for Texas, proudly wearing his boots and cowboy hat, along with his tattoos and trademark beard. He was an outgoing guy, loved to shoot pool and throw darts; or playing board games with friends. When it came to sports, he pulled for the Houston Astros baseball and Houston Texans football teams.

He was active in construction, first, climbing cell towers, then a specialized technician building water filtration containers.

Ryan is survived by his wife Jessie Autrey, mother Micky Autrey, step father Mike Henry, father in law Scott Foster, mother in law Nina Jensen, Uncle Tony, Aunt Susie, and Sister in Law Audrey and Brian Malone as well as tons of friends he called family. He also leaves behind his three fur babies; Carter (aka Dog); Whiskey and Fireball. Preceding him in death was his father Craig Autrey and his grandparents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to Heart to Heart Hospice (https://www.htohhfoundation.org/donation/) or PAWS Shelter of Central Texas (https://pawsshelter. org/donate/). Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home – Kyle.