Clarence Terrell Ryan, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1941 in Baltimore County, Maryland to Clarence Terrell Ryan and Margaret Daughton Ryan, both of Sparks, Maryland.  "Junior", as he became known, was the third child born to Margaret. Junior was the first male of nine children, and had five sisters and three brothers. Clarence attended school in Baltimore County and left Hereford High at 16 years old to work in construction. Junior worked with his father in the trucking business when young and developed a love for vehicles, mostly cars.  In later years Clarence developed emotional and mental health problems which, along with health issues, slowed his path in life.

Clarence leaves two children, Bernadette Ryan and Clarence Terrell Ryan, III, both of Baltimore, Maryland; three sisters, Nancy Pinchback, Catherine Howard and Mary Ryan; one brother, Robert E. Ryan; three aunts, Mary Nesley, Willa Mae Gaines and Louise Johnson. He also leaves behind other relatives and dear friends that will miss him.

A Memorial Service will be held at Peaceful Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Center, P.A., 2325 York Road, Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Saturday, April 15 beginning at 10 AM. Inurnment to follow at Stevenson AME Church Cemetery.