Ryan

Waldroup

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One of his most cherished accomplishments was traveling with his wife and daughter, Adalynn, and fulfilling their goal of visiting all 50 states together.

Ryan Christopher Waldroup, 41, husband of Amanda Lynn Johnson Waldroup, passed away on November 12, 2026, at his home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Born on June 17, 1985, in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of Roddy Glynn Waldroup and Patricia Sue Lowry Waldroup.

Ryan was a 2004 graduate of Lincoln County High School. He continued his education at Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky, earning two bachelor's degrees, one in Mechanical Engineering and the other in Physics. He was employed as an engineer at KCC Manufacturing, where he served as a Rapid Response Team Leader. Ryan was also a member of Southland Christian Church.

Ryan had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, camping, and exploring new places. He especially loved traveling and visiting national parks, which were among his favorite destinations. One of his most cherished accomplishments was traveling with his wife and daughter, Adalynn, and fulfilling their goal of visiting all 50 states together. Ryan was also an avid University of Kentucky sports fan and enjoyed cheering on the Wildcats.

Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, William Albert Waldroup and Edith Roberts Waldroup; and his maternal grandparents, John Lowry, Jr. and Sue Carol Perry Lowry.

In addition to his beloved wife of sixteen years, Amanda, and his parents, Rod and Patricia, Ryan is survived by his daughter, Adalynn R. Waldroup; his sister, Heather DeMarcus (Eddy); his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Tami Johnson; and his sister-in-law, Courtney Turner (Alex).

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at Southland Christian Church – Nicholasville Campus, 5001 Harrodsburg Road, Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356, with Scott Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Steve Johnson, Eddy DeMarcus, Alex Turner, Ed DeMarcus, Michael Johnson, and Danny Waldroup.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Southland Christian Church, c/o Aaron Sexton, P.O. Box 23338, Lexington, Kentucky 40523-3338 or to a local church of one's choosing.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Condolences may be shared online at www.ritchieandpeach.com.