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John Banner Obituary
Mr. John Smith Banner Sr., 86, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Banner was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Davie County to Lonnie Gene and Clara Bell Smith Banner. Mr. Banner lived most of his life in Davidson County and was a member of Hickory Grove AMEZ Church. He was also a deacon of the church. Mr. Banner served in the U.S. Army and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. He was preceded in death by his son, John Smith Banner Jr. Survivors include his wife, Gladys P. Banner, of the home; a daughter, Brenda Banner, of the home; a grandson, Lane Smith Banner, who is in the U.S. Navy; three brothers, Lonnie Frank Banner and James Thomas Banner of Winston-Salem and George Lincoln Banner of Clemmons; three sisters, Dora Bell Anthony of Old Town and Mary Lois Rhynehart and Martha Doris Bowman, both of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, at Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel, with the Rev. Harvey Bailey officiating. Interment will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.
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Brenda Bledsoe
October 23, 2006
To the family, I was one of the nurses who cared for Mr. Banner at Forsyth. I am honored to have known him and his family. His daughter ,Brenda,showed so much love for her father. May the Lord bless all of you every day and my prayers are with you each day.
Jim and Linda Boyd
October 13, 2006
To the Family of John Banner,Sr.
Mrs. Banner & family, I had the opportunity of meeting Mr. John through working at the same warehouse as he did in the late years of 1970. He worked for RJR and I worked for RJR. We both worked in the warehouse up on 24th street. I worked in the opposite end of the building. He worked on the loading dock. I was the receptionist for the warehouse where the records were stored and office supplies were kept. One day, I had the opportunity of meeting John because I had to locate one of our personnel who was at the dock.
It was a real surprise to learn that we were neighbors and he knew my husband's family, and my husband, Jim. My in-laws were James & Joy Boyd who are now deceased but John came to the house to visit upon their passing. Well, I had to retire early from RJR prior to his retirement because of a disability.
One evening he came to see Jim and I to see how I was doing - a real surprise and a pleasant visit. Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear husband, John and to your children.
He was well liked, a pleasure to work with, and a devoted Christian.
We know you will miss him, but pray that sweet memories will linger throughout the coming years to sustain you along with your faith in our God. Our prayers are with you and yours during this most difficult time. May God bless you all. With our sincere sympathy,
Jim and Linda Boyd
Clemmons, NC
Jo Ann Williamson
October 11, 2006
To the family of Mr. John,
I just wanted to let you know I am so sorry to hear of Mr. John's passing. He was a wonderful and kind man. I met him at Forsyh Hospital. I was the ambassador that took his meal selections from Food and Nutrition. I waited on him each time he was there and he was always so kind. He appreciated what ever I brought him. He will be greatly missed.Jo Ann Williamson
Charlotte Green
October 11, 2006
BB... Iam so sorry to hear about your Father. My prayer are with you. Charlotte Green
Gloria Moore
October 11, 2006
B.B. and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know your father, but knew people who did, and they said he was a fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With much sympathy and love.
Gloria Erickson
October 11, 2006
B.B. and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Gerry Belcher
October 10, 2006
Please accept our condolences for the loss of Bro Banner. We will miss seeing him on his Deacon post.
colleen gaskins
October 10, 2006
im so sorry for your lost,ive know your family for many years,john was a very nice person and a good person.im shorty mayes's daughter,colleen i live right up the street from you many years ago and went to school with Albert and Brenda.
the family of Clifton &Sophia Brown
October 10, 2006
Brenda and Mrs. Banner
please know that our hearts are saddened because we lost a life-long friend, too.
sincerely,
the Clifton and Sophia Brown family
Alice Green
October 10, 2006
Brenda & Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sadness.
Jake Blackwell & Family
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