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Michael BANKS Obituary
Michael Lidell Banks went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2014. Michael is survived by his wife Dr. Dianna Burns-Banks; daughters Courtney Foster and Monica Wilson; son Michael Banks Jr.; stepsons Michael and John Burns; brothers Reginald Dewayne, Aubrey James Jr. and Adrian Craig Jessie; and a host of other family and friends. Michael was predeceased by his parents L.Z. Banks and Annie Mae Jessie. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM. Both to be held at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1819 Nevada St., San Antonio, TX 78203.
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Arthur & Marie King
August 8, 2014
Dianna,
Marie and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family at Mike's passing. He was like a brother to both of us dating back to our time at Edwards AFB and we too will miss his gentle spirit and compassionate heart. We consider it a privilege to have been able to reconnect with him, and through him with you, as part of the Edwards reunion group. We hope to keep in touch with you in the years ahead. May God bless and keep you.
Robyn Nutt
July 30, 2014
Mike was an integral part of my "IBM family" for several years. He was a genuinely good man as well as a wonderful co-worker and friend. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
shelli kozberg
July 25, 2014
i met Mike when a mutual friend who worked with him at IBM brought him along for a lunch outing one day. He was utterly delightful and for some reason, we forged a friendship that day which lasted for many years. We shared many laughs and a few tears along the way and he was such a good friend during some of my roughest times. I will always love and appreciate the man he was. I know his family isn't surprised to know that their loved one had a such a huge heart but I just wanted to say that his presence on earth was a gift to so many.
July 21, 2014
Dianna,
Paulette and I send our condolences and love to you and the family. We will miss Mike greatly. We treasure the times we had together and are especially glad to have been together for the last Edward's Air Force Base group reunion. We pray God's comfort and sweet peace for all of you.
Moss Kendrix
July 18, 2014
Mike:
We at the Bronze Eagle Flying Club will surely miss you and think of you with each take-off.
Charlie Masters
Raymond Holes
July 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Banks Family. I was saddened to hear of the lost of my friend and I will cherish the memories of our flying days with the Bronze Eagles Flying Club. He was a great pilot.
Ron Seeger
July 17, 2014
My condolences to the whole Burns-Banks family! I knew Michael from the Jewish Community Center and we always appreciated the time we had with him during our Senior lunches. He was always the perfect gentleman with a great sense of humor!! We will greatly miss him!
Kevin Landry
July 17, 2014
As far as I can remember, Mike was a friend/co-worker of my father at IBM. While it's been a long time since I saw him, I mostly remember him as simply being a good and honest man. My sympathies to all his family and friends on such a sad day.
Susan Sherrill Estes
July 17, 2014
Condolences to the family. Mike was in the group of product planners I was secretary for as a new hire to IBM in 1978. Some of us would got out for lunch (Vietnamese) a few times a month. He was always the gentleman, bringing smiles to those he came in contact with.
Bro. Willie C Pope
July 17, 2014
To: Brother Michael Banks' Family,
You all have our deepest sympathy. We are praying to God to give you all strength during this time of sadness.
Bro. Willie & Soro Lory Pope
Joseph Oubre', Jr.
July 16, 2014
Sir Knight Michael Banks' quiet, giving, gentlemanly personality and effective demeaner and contributions will not be forgotten. Our relationship began years ago when we worked on a major fund-raiser for our church. I will be forever grateful for that extraordinary and unforgettable experience and also for the others wonderful ones which followed. You have worked hard, Brother, and earned your rest with our Saviour. May you rest in peace!
Ramiro (Ray) Balli
July 16, 2014
Dr. Burns,
You don't know me. My name is Ramiro (Ray)Balli and I knew Mike from the early 1970's when I was working for IBM. I was his Spanish teacher for a couple of years while at IBM. This was after working hours and the classroom setting was at IBM. Mike was so enthused to learn Spanish due to his job that was in sales. There were other folks in sales that were colleagues of Mike, they also took the Spanish course. To tell you that we had a hilarious time, we did. Mike made it fun. They (Mike) convinced me that their interest was conversation Spanish, not book Spanish, like, adj., verbs, etc. It was like, how do I ask for a beer in Spanish or where is the bathroom. I have always thought about Mike and where he was, but now I know that he found his home in heaven, with our Lord. Please accept my deepest condolences.
I remain,
Ray Balli
Austin, Tx 78729
Edith Ray
July 16, 2014
You will be greatly missed.May your soul finally be at rest
Lyte & BJ Allen
July 15, 2014
Dianna;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your love for Mike was evidenced everyday by the care you gave him.
Janet Fontenette
July 15, 2014
Ms. Janet Fontenette and Family would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Banks and Burns family.
July 15, 2014
Dr. Burns, know that it was a pleasure meeting Mr. Banks. He was a special son of God. May he now enjoy the gift of everlasting life. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Margaret and Henry Armendariz (San Antonio, TX)
Carl Huntley
July 15, 2014
To Mike's Family,
May God bless and keep you.
Carl Huntley
Laura Martinez
July 15, 2014
You were a bright light in our hearts. We will always have wonderful memories of time spent with you.
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