Ryan Anthony Wint (you may have known him as “RAW”), a loving son, older brother and a friend to many, entered eternal life from his family home in Winston-Salem, NC on May 22, 2020.

Ryan was born on February 13, 1992 in New Jersey. His passion for books evolved  quickly and he became a young reading enthusiast by the tender young age of 2. He would read for hours on end. He managed to finish the entire first Harry Potter book in one day and finished the first four books before reaching age 9.

One thousand books later, he began his musical career by his teenage years. Ryan was an avid music lover and enjoyed learning to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet as a young boy. He later went on to write and produce his own songs that became mixtapes which later became albums. Under the stage name “Ryan RAW” his musical talents were not only admired by friends and family but also by fans and followers of his many performances and unique style. His was with his words. The way they would naturally flow with swagger and ease creating rhythmical rap hymns that impressed our ears all over again.

Ryan was an artist, writer, intellectual, and entrepreneur. He was known for his bright mind, quick wit, infectious smile and breezy spirit.

Ryan was remarkable in his ability to take whatever life threw at him and reinvent himself with perseverance and resilience that was an example to others. He enjoyed his life and he lived unapologetically. He always gave the best panda bear hugs that were warm and lasting. He was a good friend and everyone who shared his friendship felt the joy and love of being part of his life.

He is survived by his mother, Grace, father, Errol, and little sister, Paige. In addition to several cousins, aunts and uncles: (Avril Jarvis, Simone McBean Yatrakis, Tony Davidson, Gary McBean, Clive, Pat, and Jackie Wint), his grandmothers (Lola Davidson and Sarah Hall), his grandfathers (Archibald Wint and Gilbert Bailey), his great grandmother (Caroline Binns, now 102 years old), good friends and extended family too numerous to list but not forgotten.

Ryan is reunited with good friends JB, Donovan, and one of his favorite artist Mac Miller.

Funeral Service is planned for June 2020 and the family will be in touch with his many friends and family to provide further details.