Billy E. Banks, Sr.
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Billy E. Banks, Sr.

  • December 29, 2011
  • Pickens, South Carolina
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“Will love and miss him ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Linda Weisbecker - Jensen Beach, FL

“I love you and miss you papa!! ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Billy Banks III - Pickens, SC

“Of all the that we have known Bill and the rest of the family , he was one of the greatest guys. He will be truly missed. May God keep his loving...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Martha & David Porter - Pickens, SC

“May God Bless from one Firefighter to another... ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Margaret Smith - Pickens, SC

“Prayers out to the family...May God Bless All.. ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Margaret Smith - Pickens, SC

“YOU ALL ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS! MARSHALL & RUBY BELL ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Ruby Banks Bell - Easley, SC

“God Bless All in the Memory of Bill...RIP... ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Laura Woodall - Douglasville, GA

“Will be keeping All in my Prayers, Much Love to all, and Bill will be missed Dearly, just the years that I knew Bill he was a Wonderful, Giving,...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Laura Woodall - Douglasville, GA

“Our prayers are with you ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: David Smith ( Caroline Smith ) - SC

“dad we love you very much. and you will be miss alot.you are a very great person.i thougth you were a great father in-law.love ya debbie ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: debbie banks - pickens, SC

“I can't thank you enough for helping make my husband the man he is today. We will miss you so much, but we shall see you again someday. Maybe Heaven...Read More » ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: LaTosha McCallister - Pickens, SC

“I love you papa, and all I ask is you keep my Jordan company and safe, even teach him a few things before sending him to me! You were, and are still...Read More » ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Roy Banks - palm city, FL

“My Papa will be missed as he brought us so much laughter and great memories over the years. Now, we take comfort in knowing Heaven has another angel...Read More » ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Courtney Hatch - Palm City, FL


Billy Earl Banks, Sr., 75,of 254 Crystal Lane, passed away December 29, 2011.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Velvet and Cammie Bayne Banks.

Billy retired as lieutenant from the City of Stuart (Florida) Fire Department after 22 ½ years of service. He was an avid gardener and master carpenter who took great pride in his work. Prior to his illness, he attended New Life Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Faye Banks of the home; four sons, James (Susie) Banks, of Haleyville, AL; Billy (Debbie) Banks, Jr., of Pickens; Jimmy (Gina) Banks of Danville, KY; and Roy (Kathryn) Banks, Sr., of Palm City, FL; one daughter, Mary Ann (Thomas) Bagwell, of Easley; two sisters, Betty Harrell of Jensen Beach, FL; and Thelma (George) Quigley, of Dawsonville, GA; three brothers, Sam Banks, of Cummings, GA; J. L. Banks, of Pickens; and Henry Banks, of Liberty; fifteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Ann Banks; a sister, Beatrice Hood; and three brothers, Praylo Cox; James Cox and Bud Cox.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 6, 2012 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 – 8pm at the funeral home.

The family is at the home.