Ryan Brent Suitor

Ryan Brent Suitor, age 51, went to be with his Lord on February 18, 2023, at Baptist Health Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. 

Ryan was born on June 13, 1971, to parents Robbie Suitor and Helen Wicker in Prescott, AR.  He resided there until they relocated to central Arkansas in 1973, where he would live the remainder of his life.  He graduated from Glen Rose High School in 1989 going on to become a “Jack of all trades”, working an array of jobs throughout the years and eventually starting his own business, Suitor-Built, LLC in 2017.  Being a true believer of our Lord, Jesus Christ, he knew the Holy Bible cover to cover, never shying away from discussions about his faith and our Lord’s love for all.  He was most happy in his canoe, getting a fishing line wet and lived for the thrill of hooking a “big one”.  He was best known for his silly antics, rib bruising hugs, and was affectionately known as Unky Monkey by his nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his father Robbie Suitor; his grandparents C.E and Faye Suitor, Ottis and Elizabeth Wicker; and his uncle Kenneth Suitor.

He will be forever loved and missed by his wife Patti; mother Helen Wicker; children Mackenzie Suitor, Savannah (Jacob) Shambley, Connor Suitor; stepchildren Amber Brown and Zacharias Hayes; grandchildren Blakely, Hadley, Remi, Jagger, Rowen, Emi, and Avery; brother Chad Suitor; sisters Amy Hicks & Emily (Jeff) Sparks; uncles Bill Suitor and Steven Suitor; aunt Suzanne Marbury; as well as beloved nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Donations to the family can be made at https://gofund.me/3f21f890.  All donations will go to help covering the expenses assumed in preparing a service that celebrates the extraordinary soul that he was.

Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, February 23^rd from 4:00-6:00 PM at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N Market St, Benton, Arkansas.  Funeral service will be held at Smith-Benton Funeral Home on Friday, February 24^th at 10:00 AM immediately followed by interment at Richwoods Cemetery in Curtis, AR.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.