Eric Marshall Risner

Eric Marshall Risner, 51, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at St. Charles Hospital on a beautiful morning in Bend, Ore.
Eric was born July 1, 1974 to Charles H. Risner (deceased) and Susan T. Risner in High Point, NC.
He is survived by: his mom, Susan R. Brannock and her husband, Don Brannock; his sister, Amelia Butera (Scott) of Bethesda, Md.; his brother, Dr. Jonathan Risner (Gretchen) of Bloomington, Ind.; his soulmate and love of his life, Julie Cascante of High Point; and his nieces and nephews, Lucy, Will, Arno and Ila.
Eric attended T.W. Andrews High School and East Carolina University. He was an independent contractor for events and festivals all over the country and was working on a festival site for C3 Presents when he fell ill in Redmond, Ore.
Eric will be missed dearly by many people. He definitely left his mark on this world with his kindness and work ethic. He worked hard and helped many people along the way as he did last year when Hurricane Helene devastated the western part of North Carolina. He went to Asheville to help with the recovery efforts in the immediate aftermath. Eric was a man of many interests and talents: a devoted fan of professional wrestling (“All About tha BOOM!”); a keen eye for thrift store finds; an avid reader of comics; an enthusiast for Halloween; a fierce connoisseur of hot sauce and the latest in snacks; a seeker of delicious food wherever he was; and a supporter and listener of all good music. He loved Winston-Salem and collaborated to bring people together through different downtown events. In remembrance of Eric, consider calling a friend; helping someone in need; supporting local music; or eating at a local restaurant.
A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Aug. 3 from 2-5 pm (floating) at The Millennium Center in Winston-Salem.