Ryan Scott McManomy age 44, formerly of Crawfordsville, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL following a lengthy illness.  Ryan was born in Lafayette, October 15, 1979 son of Scott and DeAnna Clouse  McManomy and they survive.

In 1985 at the age of 5 a brain tumor was discovered in Ryan. He was able to attend Kindergarten in Darlington but soon lost his sight before he was 6.  He attended grades 1-12 and graduated in 1999 from the Indiana School for the Blind in Indianapolis.  From an early age he faced and overcame adversity, seldomly complaining or feeling sorry for himself.  'He made the most out of a bad hand'.

He attended a Hospitality School in Buffalo, NY and took Adaptive Technology Training at 'Lions World' in Little Rock, AR.   Until 3 years ago, Ryan was able to live alone in his apartment in Crawfordsville, before moving to the Mary Bryant Home for the Visually Impaired in Springfield  IL, where he enjoyed having friends to interact with daily.  He enjoyed Ham Radio, Books on Tape and was very proficient in working with computers.

Surviving are his parents, Scott and DeAnna McManomy of Tavares, FL. A sister; Tonya (Mitchell) Willoughby of Newtown and a brother Evan (Kristi) McManomy of Lafayette.  Nieces and nephews: Devin, Cailynn, Ella, Maddox, Noah, Lexi and Dakoda.  Many uncles and aunts also survive.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Odis Sr. & Norma McManomy, James & Mary Jane Hendrick, Robert Clouse.

There will be a visitation/gathering 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, August 9, 2024 with funeral services following at 7:00 PM with Ryan's uncle Tim Lyons officiating at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.  Visit us online to sign the guestbook or share a condolence at www.familyandfriendsfh.com