Ryan Leith Bannister, age 57 of Luther, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026. 

He was born April 15, 1969, in Pontiac, MI to Robert and Betty Lou (Cockerham) Bannister. Ryan was employed as a licensed mechanic. 

He is survived by his mother, Betty Bannister and his sister Betty Mason (Ralph). Ryan is proceeded in death of his father Robert Bannister; brothers Eddy Combs, Robert Bannister JR, Ronnie Bannister, and sister Robin Steele. 

The family will have services at a later time.