Ryan Beach Barton, 44, of Katy, Texas, stepped peacefully from this world into eternity with Jesus on Friday, May 21, 2021, after suffering an unexpected aortic dissection.  

Ryan was born July 10, 1976, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Bill and Raylene Barton.  A graduate of Katy High School, Ryan attended Texas A & M University where he was the CO of B-Battery of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, Class of 98. He was also a Ross Volunteer, the Governor’s Honor Guard, and graduated with a BS of Agricultural Development. Ryan was then commissioned as a 2^nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force where he served as a nuclear missile operator for the 742^nd Missile Squadron.  After completing his military service, Ryan worked in the oil field and was a founding partner of SageRider, Inc. as the Vice-President of Operations.  

Ryan married Tiffany Elise Haney of Weatherford, Texas, on November 20, 1999.  Rebecca Morgan was born in Minot, North Dakota, on March 12, 2003.  Nathan Beach, born in Lafayette, Louisiana, April 3, 2007, completed the family.  Eventually, the family settled in Katy, Texas, in 2008.

Ryan was an avid hunter, fisherman, and overall outdoor enthusiast.  Camping, four-wheeling, jeeping and shooting, and any other way to enjoy the outdoors filled him with great joy.  He loved to spend time with his family, particularly outside.  He was fiercely loyal to his family and was a gifted leader and protector. He loved to teach and mentor his children, nieces, nephews, and anyone who fell under his leadership. Ryan’s motto was “Work harder than everyone else,” and he exemplified this in every aspect of his life.   

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ryan’s name and address to the Wounded Warrior Project.   

A memorial service was held at Parkway Fellowship 27043 FM1093, Richmond, Texas, 77406, on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11:00 am.  A Celebration of Life followed at 1431 Lone Stirrup Richmond, TX 77406, until 3pm.