Ray Elbert Banks

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Rev. Ray Elbert Banks, age 73, of Jefferson, who passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Rev. Banks was born in Jackson County, a son to the late Homer and Sallie Banks. Rev. Banks served in the US Army during Vietnam and worked at the Jefferson Cotton Mill. He was retired from Builders Transport of 18 years. He was the owner and operator of Banks Tree Service. Rev. Banks was the founder and pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle in Jefferson, and was the former Pastor of Arcade Community Church. He was preceded in death by his former wife Christine Littleton Banks, brothers Darrell Banks and Lathan Banks and sisters Frances Smith and Kathy Ann Banks and stepdaughter Betty Sue Dunahoo.

Survivors include his daughters Elaine Nabors, Braselton, Tracy Banks of Jefferson; son Justin Banks, Jefferson; step-sons Ronnie Montgomery and Jerry Montgomery both of Winder; sisters Nancy McNeal and Shirley Wilson both of Hoschton; sister-in-law Clara Banks, Jefferson; grandchildren Dana Burho, Phoenix, AZ, Delaina Haughland, Lawrenceville, Mary Kristen Brown, Myrtle Beach, SC, Corbin Banks and Daniel Banks of Panama City Beach, FL, Jakob Banks, Jazmin Banks, both of Hoschton, step-grandson, Mark Dunahoo, Winder, great grandchild, Brooklynn Morgan, Lawrenceville; a number of nieces and nephews.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 11am at the Graveside in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Palmer Pace, Rev. Wayne Moore and Pastor John Edwards will officiate. The family will receive friends at the graveside after the service.

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