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Charles Banks

1947 - 2023

Charles Banks obituary, 1947-2023, Hampton, VA

BORN

1947

DIED

2023

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Smith Brothers Funeral Home - Hampton

545 E Mercury Blvd.

Hampton, Virginia

Charles Banks Obituary

Charles Banks was born November 2, 1947, to the late Vernell E. and Mary E. (Slade) Banks. He quietly slipped away to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 9, 2023. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Gail P. Banks. His brothers Vernell S. Banks and Venson O. Banks. sisters Joyce B. Winder, Matilda A. Banks. Charles attended James Weldon Johnson High School Yorktown Virginia. He joined Cary's Chapel Baptist Church as a young child and attended until his health failed. Charles worked at Newport News Shipbuilding Newport News, VA. Charles leaves to cherish his memory brothers Marvin Banks (Lorraine) of Newport News, Kenneth Banks (Gwen) of Hampton; Dwayne Banks (Marcia) of Yorktown a sister in-law Sally Lois Banks of Hampton; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A graveside service to celebrate his life will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Hampton Memorial Garden, Hampton VA. Family and friends will assemble at the gravesite. Viewing will be on Sunday, June 18. from 12 to 4 p.m. with visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd. Hampton - Ph: 757-723-4117. www.smithbrothersfh.com

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Published by Daily Press on Jun. 17, 2023.

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June 27, 2023

My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this difficult time.

Elmyrth Lockley Taliferro

June 22, 2023

Class1966 of James Weldon Johnson. Rest in peace

Charles (Skip) Bowman

June 18, 2023

My Deepest Condolences to my Family. Charlie, will be sadly missed. Thanks for all the great memories and family conversations Charlie. Rest in Heavenly Peace Cousin . My prayers to all of you family. May God bless.

David Nettles

June 17, 2023

Charlie, I have so many fond memories of us growing up together. The card games in you´ll kitchen on snowy days along with Mr. Moore. The many basketball and baseball games in our stadium across the street from my house and the Cary´s Chapel vs Bethel Road rivalry, and so many, many more. May you Rest In Peace my beloved friend.

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12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Smith Brothers Funeral Home - Hampton

545 E Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23663

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18

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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545 E Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23663

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19

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Hampton Memorial Garden

Hampton, VA

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