John graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Houston, Texas prior to enlisting in the U. S. Army. As a soldier, John was with the Eighth U.S. Army Division deployed during the Korean War. Upon his return from Korea, John earned a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Physics from Texas Southern University in Houston. Forever the consummate student, John also studied engineering and law at Newark College of Engineering (now New Jersey Institute of Technology) and Rutgers University and attained both a Masters of Business Administration and a PHD (all but dissertation) from Golden Gate University. John was a civilian government employee for over fifty years. In his spare time John enjoyed teaching Sunday School at Good Hope Baptist Church, carpentry work (having received his general builder contractor's license) and being a beloved landlord to his family of tenants.
John was very well loved by so many. At an early age, John accepted Christ Jesus as his personal Savior. On June 2, 2024, John departed this life and met Jesus Christ as his Savior in Heaven.
John was preceded in death by his parents, John Sr. and Veda Banks of Pattison, Texas; brothers: Tommie Lee Banks of Houston, Texas, John Banks, Jr. of Pacific Grove, California, Willie B. Banks, Sr. and Jessie Banks of Brookshire, Texas; children: Carole Lynn Banks, Kenneth Choyce Banks and John Stanley Banks, all of Houston, Texas.
John leaves cherished and unforgettable memories with his brothers: Clarence Banks (Rosetta) of Houston, Texas and Sam Banks of Port Orchard, Washington; his children: Scott Banks (Brenda) of Houston, Texas, Gilda Dominguez (Ricardo) of Covina, California and Caren Clay (Marcus) of Richmond, Texas; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends.
A viewing and visitation for John will be held Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Bayside Community Mortuary, 1610 Noche Buena Street, Seaside, California 93955. Following the viewing and visitation there will be a Celebration of Life from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
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