WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA - Christopher Darren Ryan of Winter Haven, FL passed away at home Saturday, June 28, 2008.  He was 26 years old. 

A native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, born February 20, 1982, Christopher moved here 17 years ago from Margate, FL.  A 2000 graduate, Christopher was a Truss Designer for Carpenter’s Contractors of America. 

He is survived by his mother:  Mary Emonds of Winter Haven; stepfather: Dennis M. Emonds of Deer Lodge, TN; his sister:  Julie Lyn Emonds of Winter Haven; his daughter:  Layla Marie Ryan of Winter Haven; his fiancée Tammy Shelton, and her son: Austin Alderman, both of Winter Haven.  Christopher also has several Aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends who will deeply miss him. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, Winter Haven.  Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM from the funeral home chapel.  Condolence to the family can be sent to:  www.oakridgefuneralcare.com.