Larry Richard Banks, age 69 of Clarkesville, Georgia took his heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 16, 2022.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on July 01, 1953, he was the son of the late Milton Richard & Pearl Smith Banks. Larry was in the first graduating class of Habersham Central High School, Class of 1971. He was a retired machinist with Simmons Beauty-Rest Company where he worked for 35 years. He was a member and Deacon of Fairfield Baptist Church, Demorest, Georgia. Larry loved going to church and spending precious time with his family and friends. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and tending to his cattle.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Sue Dyer.
Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years, Elaine Davidson Banks of Clarkesville, GA; daughters & sons-in-law, Missy & Duell Ledford of Clarkesville, GA; Crystal & Derrick Bartlett of Senoia, GA; grandchildren, Brooke & Robert Stephens, Grant Ledford, Nolan Bartlett, Cody Bartlett, & Sawyer Bartlett; sisters & brothers-in-law, Linda & Jeff Stephens of Alto, GA; Janelle & Randell Elsberry Rockmart, GA; brother-in-law, Jerry Dyer of Joliet, MT; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & a host of friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the Fairfield Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Tanner & Rev. Keith Allison officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2022.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to the Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Vermon Banks, 2236 Hwy. 105, Demorest, GA. 30535
An online guest registry is available for the Banks family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
