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Elder Calvin Banks of Gainesville, FL, transitioned August 21, 2020. He was a singer, cowboy and minister. A 1981 graduate of Buchholz High School and attended Bethune Cookman College where he sang in the Concert Chorale. He worked with the department of Juvenile Justice and N. FL Evaluation Center. Elder Banks is a licensed elder and served faithfully at Banks Chapel Church of God In Christ for more than 15 years. Calvin loved riding horses.
Preceded in death by his parents, Elder Armond and Tennie Banks; and sister, Cynthia Shorter. Survived by a daughter, Charna Banks; granddaughter, Bellani Richardson; four sisters, Evelyn Banks of Gainesville, FL, Felica West (Glenn), Dawnette Banks, all of Laurel MD and Darlene Collins (Elmo) of Orlando, FL; brother-in-law, Byron Shorter of Orlando, FL; and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Elder Calvin Banks will be held Friday, August 28, 2020 at Pinkney-Smith Funeral Home 727 NW 2 St. Gainesville, FL, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m. at Monteocha Community Park 803 NW 192 Ave. Gainesville, FL. Viewing 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Newnansville Cemetery, Alachua, FL. In lieu of flowers, the Family requests that donations be made to Calvin's granddaughter's education fund via the following link: https://www.calvinbanks.org/education-fund. Masks and social distancing required. Casual attire & lawn chairs welcomed.
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Kimberly Blair
August 21, 2023
I still miss my sweet friend abs big brother. Such a light to so many. Love. Kimberly Blair
Kimberly P Lowe
August 21, 2022
I will forever hold my dear brother in my heart. Thankful to have had many conversations and laughs. Rejoice well
Love always
Diana Longs Warren
August 22, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Constance Bagley
February 21, 2021
RIP My beloved friend. You will be missed and always loved by me and your friends here in Daytona Beach.
Constance Bagley
Linda Latson
August 30, 2020
Calvin was a great friend, very respectful and loving kind of guy. I’ll miss him and his beautiful baritone voice. Fly high my friend and you will always be in my heart ♥♥
Grace Starks
August 29, 2020
My Condolences to the family. May the Comforter, bless you all with peace, strength and hope in His ability to sustain you all in the days ahead. God bless you and keep you all. Grace, church sister of Dawnette.
Kelvin R. DeCoursey
August 29, 2020
To the family of my friend and classmate, please accept my sincerest sympathy and prayers. Take great comfort in the knowledge that our dear brother has received his just reward. The life he lived speaks volumes for the love he had for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I cherish the memories of his great voice, sincere smile and friendship. Truly a servant of God.
Robin Lillie
August 29, 2020
Sleep in Paradise my dear friend....Thank you for teaching me the song, "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow".... and now I know who's holding your hand my friend( I can still hear you saying, " take your time and breathe, you can hit that note" ) and sure enough, I did!!... It's now one of my favorite songs!!.. Thank you for the great memories at NFETC..Gone but never forgotten
Kim Blair
August 28, 2020
I truly loved him and thank God our paths crossed. He protected and respected me at NFETC and I will forever miss his kindness
christine dorsey
August 28, 2020
Family look to the hill from whence your help will come, we are so sorry for your loss,love the DORSEY and Wicks family.
christine dorsey (Wicks)
August 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
christine dorsey and family(Wicks)
August 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Kendrick
August 28, 2020
To the Banks family with I Grew up with them In Lacross Fl , I send my Condolences with Prayer and May Our Lord In Christ give you Peace at this time.
Wayne L Lawrence
August 28, 2020
OMG Calvin I did not know!!! Brother I'm so sorry for your loss. Everlyn and the rest of the family I'm yet PRAYING your strength in the Lord. Love you your former classmate and singing partner with you abd Everlyn. Class of "84" Mr. Wayne l Lawrence.
Diana Long Warren
August 27, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sharon O. Daniels
August 27, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. From the Daniels Family
Nathaniel and Ruth Strawder
August 27, 2020
You have our deepest sympathy. He will be missed.
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