Obituary of James Walker Banks

Mitchell – James Walker Banks, 79, of Mitchell, passed away at 1:15 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his residence. Born March 22, 1940 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Avery and Iva (Walker) Banks. He married Janice M. Perry on March 4, 1961 and she survives. He retired as an over the road truck driver for Yellow Freight System. Survivors include his wife, Janice, of Mitchell; four children, Tony Banks, of Mitchell, Terri Kilgore and husband, Ray, of Bryant, AR, Cindy Murray, of Evansville, and Connie Banks, of Bloomfield; eight grandchildren, Jenna Kilgore, Sara Kilgore, Donal Kruchten, Nick Banks, Natalie Banks, Brittany Harper, Lacy Holmes, and Anna Murray; eight great grandchildren; a brother, Robert Banks, of Bloomington; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Harry and Claude Banks; a sister, Phyllis Andis and a great granddaughter, Adaline Holmes. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 22nd at the Byers-Rainbolt Cemetery with Rev. Wendell Phillips officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.