Ryan Matthew McCauley

We are devastated to announce the unexpected passing of Ryan Matthew McCauley, 32, of Asheville, North Carolina. Gone far too soon on June 10, 2023, when he was the passenger in a tragic motor vehicle accident. Ryan is with our Lord, whom he wanted to lovingly praise forever. He is survived by family that love him dearly: his parents, Matthew & Cynthia McCauley, and two sisters, Meghan (Ryan) Wilcox, and Allison McCauley. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Margaret J. Genter. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Anthony Kreutzer, and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Cecile McCauley. Ryan (or Porphyrios, as he was called by friends and congregation at his church) was the gentlest, most kind soul anyone could ever meet. With the love of his church family, he was truly figuring out life. When he was passionate about something, Ryan gave it his all and did whatever he could to fulfill that passion. Ryan was fiercely loyal in everything he did and was a big kid at heart. Ryan felt humbled and honored as he was to be the godfather to a sweet boy at his church; he loved kids and kids loved him. Ryan was a lover of music and anything outdoors; he played the drums for 21 years in bands, church, and as a hobby. He enjoyed music, writing, hiking, camping, and just spending time in nature. A carpenter by trade and artist at heart, he created anything he could with his hands - often building his own instruments. He was truly a special, amazing man who helped people wherever life took him. Ryan would give someone the shirt off his back if they needed it. He was a member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, where he was an active choir member, and was recently baptized with the name of his favorite Saint, Porphyrios. Ryan was a true believer of Christ and Heaven. There will be a service for Ryan held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church led by Father Michael Diavatis in Asheville, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Ryan’s final earthly resting place will be at Panagia Vlahernon Greek Orthodox Monastery in Ocala, Florida, where he wished to become a monk. Ryan is resting peacefully with our Lord and honoring our Savior forever. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 227 Cumberland Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina 28801.

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Ryan Matthew McCauley

August 5, 1990 - June 10, 2023