James Cecil "Jimmy" Banks, age 68, of Jonesboro, Georgia passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. Jimmy was born September 2, 1954 in Jonesboro, Georgia to Jeanette Stevens Banks and the late Junior Banks. He graduated from Jonesboro High School, Class of 1972 and was a Master Mechanic. He was a member of Abundant Life Church, where he served as an usher. Jimmy was an amazing Dad and Grandad. He was a decent, caring and compassionate man and was always thinking of others before himself. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. Jimmy loved restoring classic cars and competing in cars shows. Survivors include his wife, Linda Hardman Banks of Jonesboro; children, Alisha (Jeremy) Wykoff of McDonough, James Banks, Jr. of McDonough and Courtney Jade (Tanner Moreland) Banks of Jackson; grandchildren, Ireland Walters, Gage Walters, Liam Banks and Jack Banks; mother, Jeanette Banks of TN; step-daughters, April (Adam) Williams and Jenny (Stephen) Garten; step-grandchildren, J.R. Garten and Daniel Garten; siblings, Lucy Banks of TN, Ray (Deb) Banks of TN, Joel Banks of Hiawassee and Candy Banks (Dwight) Haymon of Snellville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 21, 2022 - 11:00 am in the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Park. Friends may visit the family Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
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