Ryan Layton Pickles, 1982-2025

Ryan Layton Pickles, 42, of Winter Haven, passed away Wednesday, January 8th in his home.

Ryan was born June 17th, 1982, in Lake Wales, to Sammie and Becky Pickles. He was the assistant director for the City of Auburndale in the Parks and recreation department.

He loved the Miami Hurricanes, and going to their games. He loved family gatherings and especially enjoyed being around his nieces and nephews.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Sammie and Becky Pickles of Lake Wales, sister Kelli Pickles-Davis and her husband Jason, of Lake Wales, brother Connor Pickles and his wife Ariel, of Winter Haven, and nieces and nephews Lana, Aleah, Jace Davis and Lainey Pickles.

A celebration of his life will be held, Saturday, February 1st at 11 a.m. with a meet and greet starting at 10 a.m. at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home chapel in Lake Wales. His brother Connor, will officiate.