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Robert Banks
1926 - 2019
Robert Banks
1926 - 2019
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1926
DIED
2019
Robert Banks Obituary
Seymour - Robert Joseph Banks, Sr., age 93 of Seymour, passed away October 25, 2019. He was born April 14, 1926 in Bayonne, N.J. Robert was raised and educated in Elizabeth N.J. He was a WWII Veteran, serving in the South Pacific 3rd Marine Division and the North China 6th Marine Division. Robert retired from Elizabeth Police Department after 25 years as the Sergeant in the Homicide Division. He was named Policeman of the Year in 1974 and received numerous police and civic commendations. Robert was a member of N.J. Retired Police Local #3, Local Counsel #3832, Knights of Columbus, Third Marine Division Association, IWO JIMA Survivors Association, Alexander Bonnyman DET 924 and the Marine Corps League. He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Helen Banks; loving wife of 63 years, Mildred Banks; grandson, Thomas Banks. Survivors include his sons, Robert Banks, Raymond Banks; daughters, Linda Banks, Mary Lou Keimig; brother, Alexander Howard; 17 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Berry Highland South Funeral Home Tuesday, October 29th, from 5-7 PM. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, October 30th, at 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 307 Black Oak Ridge Rd, Seymour, TN 37865. Following the mass family and friends will go in procession to Berry Highland South Cemetery for full military honors graveside service. Expressions of sympathy may be offered to the family at www.berryhighlandsouth.com
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9010 E. Simpson Road
Knoxville, TN 37920
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John Gallagher
October 29, 2019
Rest in peace, Uncle Bob.
October 28, 2019
Mary Ann Gallagher Bala
October 28, 2019
God bless you Uncle Bob
Kathy and Mike Jenkins
October 26, 2019
May you rest in peace now with Our Lord and Mil.
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