MR. STEPHEN DALE RUYACK, age 70, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, January 17, 2022, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Andersonville National Cemetery. Stephen was born and raised in Yonkers, NY, of the Catholic Faith, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Schofield Banks, HI and Ft. Benning, GA. After leaving the military, he moved to Mississippi where he worked as a salesman for several years for Telecom. He later moved to Savannah and worked as a millwright for Fluor Daniels for many years, before moving to Eastman in 2012. Stephen loved hunting and was an excellent sportsman. He also loved gardening; he had a green thumb, and loved all things nature, scuba diving, and collecting antiques. He was a great cook and a master on the smoker. He loved animals and raised German shepherd dogs for many years. He was proud of his heritage and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Stephen was the son of the late Gwendolyn Mancill Ruyack-Geriak and Vincent Ruyack and was preceded in death by his Wife, Traci Collins Ruyack, Step-Father, Walter Geriak, and Sister, Virginia “Ginny” Allison. He is survived by his Daughter; Nephew; Great-Niece; Caregiver; Several Cousins and Numerous Friends.