Earnest Laverne McFall, Jr., of Fort Myers, FL died at Lee Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family on January 19, 2024. He was 70 years old.

Earnest was born on October 1, 1953, in Youngstown, OH to Earnest and Joyce (Dusch) McFall. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1972. He went on to study at Vatterott College in Kansas City, MO. He was an accomplished welder and HVAC Technician. Earnest was a motorcycle enthusiast, in both riding and racing. He enjoyed cooking, relaxing, and was an avid sports fan. Most important to him was spending time with his family and friends. Carmen Belasco was his lifelong friend, who he shared many of his life's special moments with.

Earnest is survived by his son, Sean McFall and his daughter, Shannon McFall; Granddaughter, Mason Melnichenko; Sister, Gloria (Mike) Candella Rea; Brother-in-law, Keith Stamp, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other extended family and friends in Youngstown, OH and Kansas City, MO. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Pamela (Stevenson) McFall; Parents; Sister, Catherine Stamp; Brother-in-law, Donn Candella, and Parent-in-laws, Charles and Charlotte Stevenson.