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Gerald Woodard Banner obituary, Erwin, TN

Gerald Woodard Banner

Gerald Banner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gerald "Bo" Banner, age 83, of Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home. A native of Erwin, Bo is a son of the late Orville and Ida Jane (Hensley) Banner. He was a member of Lily Dale Christian Church and was an avid lover of puzzles, especially Sudoku. In addition to his parents, Bo is preceded in death by his son, Keith Banner and his sisters and brothers: Pauline McNabb, Love Fender, Eugene Banner, Guy Banner, Ray Banner, Eddie Banner, Niles Banner, Ferrell Banner, Arnold Banner, and Larry Banner.Gerald "Bo" Banner has left behind to cherish his memory: wife, Elaine Tipton Banner; son, Andy Banner; daughter, Kim Neal (Michael); grandchildren: Heather Banner, Latosha Banner, Jeremy Banner, Jacob Banner, Jamie Banner and Kristin Abner; and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Gerald "Bo" Banner in a funeral service to be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 18, 2024 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 11:00 am and will continue until service time on Friday at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will begin at 2:00 pm on Friday at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Those attending should meet at Roselawn Memory Gardens by 1:50 pm for the service. Pallbearers will be selected from family.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Gerald "Bo" Banner through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N Main Ave., Erwin, TN. 37650. (423)743-9187.
Cemetery
Roselawn Memory Gardens
3033 South Roan Street
Johnson City TN 37601
US
Visitation
Friday, October 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Valley Funeral Home
1085 North Main Avenue
Erwin TN 37650
US
Celebration of Life Service
Friday, October 18, 2024
1:00 PM -
Valley Funeral Home
1085 North Main Avenue
Erwin TN 37650
US
Interment
Friday, October 18, 2024
2:00 PM -
Roselawn Memory Gardens
3033 South Roan Street
Johnson City TN 37601
US
Funeral Home
Valley Funeral Home
1085 North Main Avenue
Erwin TN - 37650
US
(423) 743-9187
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