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Mr. Ryo J. Wesley, 26, of Beckley, died Wednesday November 18, 2015.

Born July 4, 1989, in Beckley, he was the son of Melissa Miller Wesley and Stephen ôBuckö Thompson.

RyoÆs life would seem too short to many, but we must understand that quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Earl and Janice Miller; paternal grandparents, Elgine and Madeline Thompson; and uncle, Earl Miller Jr.

Those left to cherish precious memories are his loving parents, Melissa Miller (Pierre) Wesley; Stephen ôBuckö (Sandra) Thompson; sons, Jordan Wesley and Ralique Saunders, and their mother, Nakia Robinson; brothers, Nikko Wesley, Mario Walton, Diquan Thompson, Stephen ôMan Manö Thompson, Jaylen Wesley, and DeMario Wesley; sisters, Michelle Wesley, Taina Wesley, Shanelle (Johnny) Blount, Brianna (Jeffrey) Edwards, Ashley Gosnell, and Olivea Clay; aunts, Evangeline (Edward) Christian, Laverne (Clifford) Washington, Marquita Clay, Pam Wesley, and Tina (Earl Jr., deceased) Miller; uncles, Lowell Thompson, Phillip Thompson, Nathaniel (Ricky), and Doreen Thompson, Brian Miller, Carlos Wesley and Twain Wesley; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Heart of God Ministries, 1703 South Kanawha Street, Beckley with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Condolences may be emailed to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 5251 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801 to help offset the cost of burial.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley, WV.