Lathan Banks

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Lathan Freeman Banks, age 85, of Jefferson, who passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Mr. Banks was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Homer and Sally Fields Banks. Mr. Banks was retired from the Jefferson Mills after 45 years of service and was a retired farmer as well. Mr. Banks was a member of the White Plains Baptist Church. Mr. Banks daughter, Carol Ivester, sisters, Frances Smith, KatherineAnne Banks, and brother, Darrell Banks, all preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Clara Sykes Banks, Jefferson, daughters and son in law, Lynda Bruce, of Jefferson, Donna and Randy Payton, Jefferson, sons and daughter in laws, Larry and Gail Banks, Jefferson, James and Debi Banks, Talmo, brother, Ray Banks, Jefferson, sisters, Shirley Wilson and Nancy McNeal, both of Hoschton, 13 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and 1 soon to be Great Great Grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Cary Pittman, Mr. Jeffrey Bell and Mr. Larry Banks officiating. The burial will follow in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery with Kyle Banks, Dusty Banks, Eddie Stoyle, Wesley Payton, Travis Payton and Chad Wehunt honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the White Plains Baptist Church Building Fund, 3650 Highway 124 West, Jefferson, GA 30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia 706-367-5467

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