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Theodore Banks Obituary
He was born Sept. 7, 1951, in Atlanta, Ga., son of Theodore P. and Myra (Harris) Banks.
On June 22, 1985, he was married to Nancy Sakowich in St. Thomas Church in Voluntown. She survives him.
Mr. Banks worked as a software consultant. He was a Blues guitar player, which he loved.
Besides his wife, survivors include two sons, Ted and Tyler Banks, both at home; a brother, Timothy Banks, of Fayetteville, Ga.; and a sister, Lynn Messner, of Atlanta, Ga.
The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home, 490 Voluntown Road, Rt. 138, Jewett City, with interment to follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Griswold.
Calling hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to establish an education fund for Ted and Tyler.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Mike Dumas
February 15, 2005
Nancy, I'm sorry for your loss. I wish I knew you personally, but I want to let you know that Ted told me how happy he was with you and the boys and how proud he was of them. It is the best memorial I can imagine that he left his love with you. Again, so sorry.
Karen Baird
February 8, 2005
Nancy & Boys
I was shocked to hear of Teds passing. I had the pleasure of working with him years ago at EB. He was such a fun loving guy.
I remeber the time when Tyler ( I think ?) broke his leg and was in a wheel chair. I told Ted go and get a kite for him to fly. Ted would report on the wonderful times you all had flying kites.
Keep flying boys, your future is in the clouds.
All my prayers,
Karen Baird
Steve Barney
February 7, 2005
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to Ted's family and friends. I spent many happy times with Ted at open mics and via email over the years. He was a wonderful man--friendly, generous, full of enthusiasm, talented and humble. I'll miss him.
John Chamberlain
February 7, 2005
Nancy, Ted and Tyler,
I am deeply saddened by Ted's passing as are all of us who knew him.
I am one of Ted's many RMMGA friends, but unlike some had the distinct pleasure of meeting and playing with Ted in Nashville at the CAAS convention in 2002.
Your husband and father was a wonderful guy with a big heart and a tremendous talent for sharing it.
All the folks in heaven are in for a big treat when Ted starts to play. You will hear the thunder when all those feet start to tap...
God Bless and keep all of you.
John Chamberlain
Odessa, TX
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Jeff Bernstein
February 6, 2005
My wife Trish and I knew Ted from a number of east coast guitar gatherings. What a great guy to be around. He was a gifted singer and player, soft spoken, and knew how to laugh. A small group of us have a tradition of jaming, drinking, and telling lies in kitchens until 4 AM. That's where I'll remember Ted. Maybe he'll sit in with us again from time to time.
Joe Carpenter
February 6, 2005
Dear Nancy & Family;
I'm another one of Ted's "long distance guitar buddies", having first met him at a guitar gathering 4 years ago. Since then, he was inducted into the TabPigs and has made the annual visit to Nashville each summer for our get-together at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS)convention. He was a truely gifted guitarist (a guitar player's guitar player) and one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure to know. We'll keep Ted in our hearts.
To the boy's Ted & Tyler;
Your dad talked about you two all the time. We've heard all of your wrestling exploits (yes, the good & the bad....hope you guys have healed up well!). It was obvious he was one heck of a proud Dad.
We are all going to miss him, so please accept our condolences. As Dale Gardner said below, we have shut down our music site in memory of Ted, posting a tribute to him instead for the next week.
Sincerely,
Joe Carpenter
Jim Carpenter
February 6, 2005
Ted has been a regular at the East Coast guitar gatherings for the past several years. I always enjoyed hearing him play and was fortunate to share many a late night-or should I say early morning-jam session with him. But more than hearing his music or playing with him, I will always remember how Ted filled a room, a little bit shy yet very friendly. I will remember Ted as talented, kind, generous, funny and with a big old laugh. Our annual guitar gathering will continue, but there will be a big, huge empty spot with Ted no longer with us. He will be missed. I am stunned and deeply saddened by the news of his passing. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Ted touched many lives.
Jim Carpenter
Charles Park
February 6, 2005
Ted was our friend, and he will be sadly missed.
We met Ted through RMMGA and had many wonderful moments together.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Charles & Joan Park
Dale Gardner
February 6, 2005
Nancy Ted and Tyler, your husband and father will be sadly missed by many widely scattered friends that you have never met. We all extend to you our sympathy and support during this difficult time. I too was one of Ted's long-distance friends, and had met him several times at various guitar gatherings over the past 5 years. Ted and I were inducted at the same time into a group of guitar players. We call ourselves the "Tab Pigs". The Tab Pigs have paid tribute to Ted at http://www.tabpigs.org.
Tyrone X
February 5, 2005
Peace out, bro.
Gerry Nelson
February 5, 2005
My deepest sympathies and condolences to the family. I knew of Ted through his postings on the RMMGA (acoustic guitar) newsgroup. He will be missed.
Rafael Seibert
February 5, 2005
I only knew Ted via the Internet, but he was always a gentleman, and he will be missed.
May he rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon him.
Greg Scholl
February 5, 2005
My heart goes out to Ted's family and friends. Like many out there, I knew Ted through guitars, but well enough to know he was a special person. He'll be missed.
Michael Pugh
February 5, 2005
Ted and I became friends through RMMGA gatherings - I really looked forward to seeing him every year. He was a kind man, with a deep soul, and a beautiful shy smile. He had a gift for music, and the generosity to share it. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
Bill Chandler
February 5, 2005
My sincere condolences. I never met Ted in person, but shared conversations online with him, as a fellow guitar enthusiast. He will be missed.
Dick Thaxter
February 5, 2005
Ted's warmth and humanity will be sorely missed at our guitar get-togethers. My heart goes out to the family and to all of his friends.
I'll play some blues for Ted today.
Dick Thaxter
Robert Van Niel
February 5, 2005
My sincere condolences during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of briefly knowing Ted when we got together at the RMMGA East Coast gatherings and it was a real joy to hear him play and to jam with him. He will always be there in spirit and will be missed.
Chris Mullin
February 5, 2005
My sympathy and prayers to Ted's family. I'll always remember Ted fondly as a gentleman, a warm, thoughtful guy and a great picker. Ted your family are in my prayers.
Dave Dydo
February 4, 2005
Rest my friend, your memory will be in my heart forever. My you play your music in the Lords light forever. Until we meet again.. Nancy, Ted and Tyler.. my heart and prayers are with all of you.
Bob Evans
February 4, 2005
Dear Nancy and family,
I am so saddened to hear of this. I was one of Ted’s “long distance” guitar friends for the past couple of years. Although we only had a chance to meet in person three times, I knew him as a fine guitar player and a gentle person with a warm sense of humour. My sympathy to you at this time of great loss.
Harold Hedberg
February 4, 2005
I didn't know Ted real well--just spent a little time with him during a couple guitar playing gatherings --but I enjoyed greatly his warm, friendly, and unaffected personality. He was one of the truly good guys and I will always remember the little time that I was able to share with him.
John Sorell
February 4, 2005
My condolences
Howard Emerson
February 4, 2005
I only knew Ted through the RMMGA newsgroup, but it was easy to tell he was good people. He will be missed.
Please find strength in remembering the good times.....
Sincerely,
John Thomas
February 4, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I knew him through guitar playing. Ted was a gifted musician who could entertain with his chops, wit, and sense of humor. We'll all miss him.
John Thomas
Andrew Mair
February 4, 2005
Dear Nancy
Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.
Nancy Kramer
February 4, 2005
Nancy and Family,
I am very sorry for you loss of Ted. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Kramer
Donald , Joanne & Family Duford
February 4, 2005
We are so sorry for your lose and may God Bless.
Susan Dydo
February 4, 2005
Your loss is shared by all of us.
With Sincere Sympathy - John Dydo and family.
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