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Julian Banks Obituary

Julian Whitton Banks

Weaverville - Julian W. Banks, 80, of 266 Herron Cove Rd., died Saturday July 9, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Henderson County living most of his life in Buncombe County. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Ray's Chapel Baptist Church . Mr. Banks was the son of the late Ed and Bonnie Watkins Banks . In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his wife Sally Brown Banks and son Danny Whitton Banks.

He is survived by daughters, Beverly Metcalf (Neil) and Shelia Robinson (Jack); sons, Larry, Tony, Edward, and Steven Banks, all of Weaverville; three sisters; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 12, at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Revs. Eric Sams and Charles English will officiate. Burial will follow in Lower Flat Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Monday, July 11.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.



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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Jul. 11, 2011.

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kristi mackey hollifield

July 13, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers! Brie don't you worry honey, your papaw's with your granny now! We'll see them all again in heaven! We Love y'all!

Kathy Metcalf

July 12, 2011

Our prayers are with you and your families as you go through this difficult time. May God give you the strength and courage to live a life to be proud of. Papaw Banks is rejoicing in heaven now. Gene and Kathy Metcalf and family

July 11, 2011

I LOVE YOU ALL.Julian will be miss.Just remerber we can see him again. If we live for GOD. Gail

Marie Souther

July 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know what a special person Julian was and he will be greatly missed. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Marie and Tony Souther and Family

charlie strickland

July 11, 2011

To Beverly&Family,I,m so sorry to hear about your Dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you.May God be with you and give peace and comfort these days ahead of you.You know he,s in Heaven and you will see him again one day.If there is anything I can do please let me know.Love ya Charlie

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