James Patrick Banks

My sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Coach Banks. I am a 1989 graduate of Great Bridge High Scool and 2 times State Champion in the shot put because of Coach Banks. I spoke of him about a week ago as I passed the Stadium. Coach Banks will certainly be missed. Until we meet again Coach..

Mrs. Banks, I was deeply saddened to hear about Mr.Banks passing. Keeping you & your family in prayer. There are a lot of cherished memories I remember growing up on Hickory Ridge. Mr. Banks and how he cared for the neighbors are one of them. May God bring you & your family comfort during this time. Tammy (Waff) Cain

I´ve been trying all week to put how I feel into words, it´s impossible. He was my Coach, my mentor, part of my family and my dads very Best friend! I met Coach in middle school when I started running with his high school girls. He expected you to give 100 percent and would be the first to tell you if you were slacking or doing something incredibly stupid. He was also my biggest cheerleader in sports and in life. Through all my decisions in life he was always a great sounding board and I...

I´ve been trying all week to put how I feel into words, it´s impossible. We are just devastated. He was my Coach, my mentor, part of my family and my dads very Best friend! I met Coach in middle school when I started running with his high school girls. He expected you to give 100 percent and would be the first to tell you if you were slacking or doing something incredibly stupid. He was also my biggest cheerleader in sports and in life. Through all my decisions in life he was always a great...

Beth & family, Pat was one of the greatest men we´ve ever known. We have so many memories with the two of you and our extended Bank of America family. From beading wedding dresses, to pulling off a couple of great wedding receptions, to cookouts at your house, Santa coming at your house, & pool parties at our house the memories just keep flooding in. He will be sorely missed but the memories will remain with us forever.