Ernest Banks

Ernest Banks, 94, of Pearisburg, Va., passed from this life on Wednesday morning, November 18, 2009, at Giles Memorial Hospital. Born in Eggleston on April 12, 1915, he was a son of the late Burton and Nora Snuffer Banks. He was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Pearisburg where he served as Deacon for many years. He was retired from the Norfolk and Western Railroad with 46 years of service. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Estelle Dickerson Banks; and a sister, Hattie Jackson. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted daughter, Shirley Banks Johnson, of Pearisburg; his brother, William Banks, of Rich Creek; his sisters-in-law, Glenna Dickerson, of Pearisburg, and Margaret Dickerson, of Pearisburg; his nephews, Lonnie Freeman, of Pearisburg, and David Freeman, of Pembroke; and his good friend, Beverly Conley. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, in the Kendall Funeral Home, 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with the Rev. Gary Alexander officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 until 3 p.m. before the services. Online condolences may be sent to kendallfuneralhome.com.