John Marvin Banks, Sr.

JOHN MARVIN BANKS, SR.

Mr. John Marvin Banks, Sr., 75, of Bethany Church Road, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the residence.

A memorial service was held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28 at First Assembly of God with Revs. Paul C. Reviere and Lanis Lewis officiating. Interment followed at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens, Thomson, Ga.

Mr. Banks was a cattle farmer and a school bus driver for the Lincoln County School System for 24 years. He was also a charter member of First Assembly of God and former owner of Bank's Grocery.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Banks; brother, Carl Banks; and sister, Louise Banks Rowland.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Betty Holloway Banks; son, John Marvin Banks, Jr. and wife, Kathie of Savannah, Ga.; daughter, Cristy Banks Ware and husband, Dean of Tignall, Ga.; four grandchildren, Blake Ware of Washington, Ga., Charlton Ware and Gracen Ware of Tignall, and Thomas Shores of Savannah; mother, Frances Teasley Banks of Lincolnton; and brother, Joe Banks and wife, Dean of Lincolnton.

Honorary pallbearers were the Lincolnton High School Class of 1949.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God Children's Building Fund, P.O. Box 457, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Rees Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.