Ryan Nelson Thomas

Submitted by Weathers Funeral Home

Ryan Nelson Thomas, age 38 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at St. Vincent Salem Hospital.

Mr. Thomas was born November 1, 1987 in New Albany, Indiana the son of Paul and Cindy Herron Thomas. Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, painting and spending time with his family.

Ryan is survived by his parents, his sister Whitney (Stevie) Motsinger of Whitefish, Montana, his aunt, Dana (Chris) Pangburn of Henryville, his niece, Caroline Motsinger and nephew Cooper Motsinger, both of Whitefish, Montana and many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Ryan is preceded in death by his uncle, Timbo Thomas, grandparents: Rose Marie Myers, Dan Herron and Wanda and Bill Thomas, and his cousin Levi Pangburn.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 27 at 1PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 10AM until the time of service. Burial will take place immediately following the services at Olive Branch Cemetery.