Ryan James Earnest (47) of Winston-Salem, NC passed away in his home December 24th,

2022.

In the short time he was here, Ryan left a tremendous impact on those around him. Ryan was

an avid lover of baseball, he took pride in his accomplishments as a Palomino World Series

champion and collegiate baseball player. He was a successful baseball coach and mentor to

many up-and-coming youth baseball players.

Ryan saw much success working his way through the banking industry and was admired and

trusted by his fellow colleagues and clients.

Of all of his accomplishments in life, Ryan was most proud of his two boys. To know Ryan was

to know his sons, his immeasurable love for them, and his pride in being their father.

Ryan is survived by his two loving sons, (12) and (10), of Winston-Salem, his mother Linda

Earnest of Greensboro, brother Chris Earnest (Marie) of Asheboro, his sister Lindsay Schmidt of

Lithia Fl, and many nieces and nephews.

Ryan is preceded in death by his father, Michael G Earnest.

Visitation will be held at Sheraton Park Free Will Baptist Church on Monday, January 2nd, from

3-5 pm with a memorial service immediately following.

175 E Sheraton Park Rd

Greensboro, NC 27406