William “Rusty” Ryan II

William “Rusty” Ryan II, 70, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

Born on November 6, 1954, in Morehead City, NC, Rusty was the son of William and Letha Ryan. He embraced the salt life with passion, enjoying fishing throughout his life. In his early years, he was an avid sport fisherman and worked on scallop boats.

Quite the entrepreneur, Rusty ran a beach vending business and at the Windjammer Inn and Seahawk Inn & Villas at Atlantic Beach, always enjoying his customers and beach life.

Above all, Rusty found his greatest joy in his family. He took immense pride in being a father and raised his children with love and care.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his daughter, Emily Smith (Blake) of Charlotte, NC; son, Jordon Hughes (Sarah) of Deep Run, NC; mother, Letha Ryan of Morehead City, NC; sister, Bonnie Duprey (Mike) of Morehead City, NC; brother, Gary Ryan of Broad Brook, CT; nephew, Gary Ryan Jr. of Morehead City, NC; grandchildren, Rylie, Kate, Ophelia, and Oliver; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Rusty was preceded in death by his father, William Russell Ryan Sr.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.