William Banks Obituary
William Richard Banks, 78, of Reidsville, passed away at his residence on November 8, 2025.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bill worked for CertainTeed for 32 years. He became a Freemason in Bloomsburg, PA, in 1996. After retiring, he enjoyed spending his time golfing, camping, riding his motorcycles, and scuba diving in Cozumel and the Cayman Islands. Most of all, Bill loved spending time with his grandchildren, family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Banks; parents, William and Elizabeth Banks; and sister, Elizabeth Susan Myers.
Bill is survived by his three sons, Richard (Heather), Bryan (Caity), and Christopher (Lesley); sister, Christine Calkins (Jack); along with numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
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