Harold Thomas "Doctor T" Ryan

Harold Thomas “Doctor T” Ryan, age 73, of Flint, transitioned peacefully in his sleep into the arms of his Savior at his home surrounded by family on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Visitation will be held at 3pm until 7pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel in Swartz Creek. Visitation will resume the following day at 10am until the time of the Funeral Service at 10:45am on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road in Swartz Creek. Harold will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. For those wishing to write online condolences you may do so by visiting his obituary page which can be found at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

Harold was born on November 27, 1951, in Lansing, Michigan to the late Robert & Clementine (Bryant) Ryan. He first attended Allen Street Elementary in Lansing, and his family eventually moved to Flint where he was enrolled in Martin Elementary School and then Holmes Elementary School before graduating from Northwestern High School, class of 1969. Harold then furthered his education at Lansing Community College. Harold's first major job was with Oldsmobile in Lansing. Up on leaving Oldsmobile, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marines Corp. and served 7 years of which was during the Vietnam conflict. Harold and Linda were joined in marriage by Pastor Wheeler in Flint, Michigan on December 26, 1998. Together they enjoyed many travels and adventures. A few to mention are, The Detroit Princess Riverboat, Genitti's Hole-in-the-wall, California visiting family, Mackinac Island and their favorite past-time....fishing on the dock. He enjoyed music, watching sports and TV game shows like Family Feud. Harold was the life of the party; in his younger days he was also a DJ. He had a magnetic smile and genuine happiness about himself that affected everyone around him. Harold will be dearly missed as a friend to many, a loving husband to his wife, Linda. And as a nurturing father to his children.

Harold kept his lawn meticulously tidy and in earlier years he grew a vegetable garden. He lived for the warm summer days where he would grill a good barbecue dinner. Harold had exceptionally good taste in men's fashion and owned many fine suits throughout his life. Above all he was a man of strong faith, when he was only a child he dedicated his life to Christ. For many years he was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church and most recently he attended New Haven Baptist Church.

Harold is survived by his loving spouse, Linda Cochran-Ryan; his children, Arthur (Angie) Port, Nicole Port, Richard (Roslyn) Johnson, Shimika Johnson, Lewonn Ryan, Julius Ryan, Darryl Ray Harris, Darius Harris, Ronica Tatum, Romeki (Todd) Jackson, Sequida (Dexter) Cooper, Reginald Cochran and Eva Cochran. He is further survived by his siblings, Harry Ryan, Troy Adams, Freddie Adams, Valarie Adams, Charlotte Ryan and Kenneth Ryan; long-time friend and forever brother, Harold "Biscuit" Alford and Clifton “JR” Hunter; best friend, David Pyatt, MD; a very large host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents and in laws, he was preceded in death by three sons, Tiquan Ryan, Troydali Ryan and Gerald Cochran; two brothers, Larry Ryan and Calvin Ryan; his sister, Debra Ryan; his aunts, Mae Otis Henton, Vassie Larkins, Mary Crosby, Martha Dunlap and Elsie Harris; and uncles, Henry Ryan, Thomas C. Bryant, Oliver Dean Bryant and Jack “Osey” Bryant.

A special thank you to family members, Charlene Crosby and Trolonda Brown for all their help it was greatly appreciated.

Harold’s family would like to express special thanks to VA Ann Arbor Medical Center 5 West, Sanjay Saint, MD, Aadil Khan, MD, Favorite Nurses Leander, Jim, Zarita, Janae, Immaculate, Marcene and all the other nurses not mentioned, Fisher House, Early Birds, No Place Like Home, Elara Caring, First Light Home Care, Tiffany Leslie-Washington and catering staff, Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel Staff, and anyone who we unintentionally failed to acknowledge as we were blessed with so many wonderful people.

“SINCE 1902” I'm out