Dwight Richard "Rick" Banning

Dwight Richard "Rick" Banning of Stafford Springs, was called to the Lord on Oct. 28, 2022.

Rick was a creative man who was loved and admired by everyone he knew. He had numerous friends from all parts of the country. Rick, or Ricky as his mother and older friends called him, was gentle and kind and enjoyed a great cup of coffee and some good conversation. He is well known for his Creative Carving on Wood and Fine Line Wood Carving and his artwork is displayed in the Smithsonian. Rick spent all of his time with his adoring wife and his pets and working on his cars and hotrods. There was nothing he couldn't fix and he loved the challenge of making them one of a kind. His best friend Tollie was always by his side helping him with his projects. He lived in many homes and he left his creative mark on each and every one of them. He was a proud Marine and was proud to be a 50-year type one diabetes survivor.

He is survived by the love of his life, Yolanda Banning of Arkansas. He also leaves behind his son Sean Banning and wife, Elizabeth Banning, grandsons Evan and Cole Banning of Tolland; daughter Stacy Banning Grant and husband, Wynter Grant, grandsons London and Nolan Grant and granddaughter Isla Grant of Vienna, Virginia; and son Heath Banning and wife, Melania Banning, grandson Ethan Banning and granddaughter Heather Banning of Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is also survived by his sister Joyce Dix of Florida; and his sister Sharon Greika of Connecticut. In addition, Rick leaves behind the many friends he made along the way and his precious animals that he loved so much. He is predeceased by his parents LeRoy and Mildred Banning of Stafford; and his brother David Banning of Enfield.