James Russell "Rusty" Bankston

James Russell "Rusty" Bankston

James Bankston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home - Giddings on Jan. 28, 2023.

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James "Rusty" Russell Bankston, 69, of Cameron passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home in Cameron. He was born on December 28, 1953 to George Truitt and Dera Louis (Mathis) Bankston in Rockdale. He graduated from Milano High School. He's owned Nat's 49 years. He loved music, playing the guitar and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He was an easy going, one-of-a-kind man that will be missed deeply.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Dera Bankston; and sisters, Nina Avrett, and Robbie Bankston.
Rusty is survived by his daughter, Meagan Young and husband Chris of Thorndale; son, Neil Bankston of Hutto; brother, George Bankston and wife Joyce of Milano; grandchildren, Rylee Bankston, Colby Bankston, and Scarlett Young; and special friend, Lynn Bankston of Thorndale.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Sand Grove Cemetery in Milano. Serving as pallbearers are Kelly Bankston, Dillon Bankston, Cody Avrett, Philip Young, Tyler Avrett, Weston Avrett, and Garrett Morton.

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