William "Tony" Anthony Allman Ryder,51, of Troy, MO, passed away on December 27, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 11, 1970 in Barstow, CA to Bill and Cheryl (Allman) Ryder. Tony attended the local schools with his brother and graduated from Clovis High School. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and proudly served his country, during two tours in Desert Storm.  He also was a bodyguard to President G.W. Bush. Tony honorably served his county from March 19, 1990 until March 23, 1994 . During his enlistment, his primary specialty was Rifleman for 3 years and 5 months. He was very proud of his military service and always used the term "Semper Fi". Tony met his bride -to -be, Tracy (Heberlie) when he left her a note, that said, "I'm interested , are you? " She was, and they were later married on June 9, 2001 in St. Charles, MO by the waterfront. Tony loved spending time with his wife, Tracy, his children and beloved grandchild, Sawyer. He worked for Vision Electric of Lake St. Louis for over ten years and he was a member of Electrician IBEW Local # 1 . Tony was a teacher at heart and always loved explaining things to his family and co-workers. He liked to play golf online was a sports, Dallas Cowboy's, and camaro fanatic.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tracy Ryder of Troy; children, Jacob (finacee' Ashley Keuss) Krenning and his child, Sawyer Krenning, Cady Ryder of Lodi, CA, Samantha Ryder of Troy; grandmother, Mary Allman of Fresno, CA; parents, Bill Ryder of Fresno, CA,  Cheryl Ryder of Fresno, CA, one brother, Jeff (Marianne) Ryder of Nevada, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 from 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379.

Full Military Honors will take place at 5 p.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022, at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy, MO., (636) 528-8244.

No Service will be held .

Memorials- Wounded Warriors c/o the funeral home.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @wwwmccoyblossomfh.com