Lawrence F. Banks, 81, of Leland, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Faye Cooke Banks. He was born in Jones County to the late Emmett and Melissa Smith Banks and had been employed in construction until his retirement.
Besides his wife Faye, he is survived by his daughters, Becky Stroud and her husband David of Comfort, Renee Standaert and her husband Kenny of Leland; his son, Emmett Banks and his wife Tara of Leland; his sister, Margie Garriss of Comfort; his brothers, Allen Banks and John Banks, both of Comfort; his 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his sister, Arlene Thigpen and brothers, Stacey and William Banks.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday at 4:30 at the family home.
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, Leland Chapel, 525 Village Road, Leland, NC 28451
910.350.3511
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