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Ronald Banks Obituary
Ron Banks, age 47, passed away peacefully in his Texas home on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
Ron was comforted by his wife, Kathryn; his daughter, Jade (daddy's girl) age 20; his son, Ronnie, age 17; along with his sister, Donna Frankenstein; sister-in-law, Lori Dold; niece Crystal Frankenstein and dear friend Kevin Owens. Ron is also survived by his grandson, John S. Miller; brother, Robert G. Banks; nieces, Nina Banks and Marlena Frankenstein; and stepson, John Madden. Ron will also be missed by Kathryn's family, David, Denny and Mike (MTA) Atkinson and their daughters. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Banks; mother, Jewel Banks; and half-brother James Hilley.
Ron, like his father, worked in the construction field in Delaware. His career began with James Julian Inc., then Diamond Materials, and finally as a Consultant Engineer with KCI Inc. Ron was also known as a fantastic bass player, who played in bands such as Speakeazy, Black Matinee, Rocker Box, The Edge, and traveled with the Florida Band, throughout the east coast and central USA. He was president of "Wooden It Be Nice Furniture" LLC as he handcrafted cedar outdoor furniture. Ron will be loved and missed by his family, friends, fans and co-workers.
A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 30, in Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchmans Road, Newark, DE 19702 from 1:30-3 pm followed by a service in celebration of Ron's life at 3 pm.
For directions and to express an online condolence, visit
www.strano-feeley.com
STRANO & FEELEY FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
302-731-5459
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Banks
6 Entries
Jessica McMinn
October 5, 2011
Kathryn, Jade and Ronnie so sorry for your loss. Ron was so special and will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Terri Gray
September 30, 2011
Kathryn, Jade and Ronnie,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
~Author Unknown
Wendy Rohrer
September 29, 2011
Kathryn,Jade and Ronnie, I'm sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
CAROL JANAS
September 29, 2011
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING RONALD AND HIS WIFE AT HIS SONS FOOTBALL PRACTICE. GREAT PEOPLE! MY KIDS AND RONNIE ATTENDED ALETHEIA AND GLASGOW H.S TOGETHER SO OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY!!! CAROL,WILLIAM,CHRISTY (JANAS)
Sharon & Ariel Almondo
September 28, 2011
Kathryn, Jade and Ronnie, Our hearts go out to you at this time and the days ahead. Ariel thought of Ron as a second father and best of all a good friend. He will be missed and always remembered.
Jay
September 28, 2011
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
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