Joseph Earl Banks Sr.

Joseph Earl Banks Sr. 74, of Liberty, South Carolina went to be with his Lord Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Asheville, North Carolina. Born in Greenville, South Carolina he is the son of the late Pink William and Mattie Louise Bennefield Banks, and husband of Jo Capps Banks.

Joseph proudly served in the United States Marines and was a Purple Heart Recipient. He was a deacon and a Sunday School teacher for the Circle of Friends Sunday School Class at Jones Avenue Baptist Church. Joseph and Jo enjoyed working in the garden and canning the fruits of their labor from their garden. Joseph loved spending time with his family especially his fur babies; Millie, Preston, Patty and Sadie.

Survivors include his wife of 54 plus years Jo, three sons; Joseph Banks Jr (Amy) of Easley, South Carolina, William Banks of Belton, South Carolina, Stephen Banks (Cheryl) of Easley, South Carolina, one daughter; Jennifer Hickey (Paul) of Easley, South Carolina, a sister; Jean Sanders of Spartanburg, South Carolina, a brother; Wallace Banks (Sue) of Augusta, Georgia and a sister-in-law; Peggy Banks of Taylors, South Carolina. Joseph also leaves eight grandchildren Justin Banks( Cammie), Chad Banks (Demi), Ryan Banks, Jason Banks, Trae Banks, Abram Banks, Krysta and Nichole Hickey and four great-grandchildren Brentley, Danii, Millie and Mayes to share in his memory. In addition to his parents Joseph is predeceased by a sister Shirley Moseley and a brother Michael Banks.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis and in accordance with CDC guidelines, we are limiting the gathering to 50 persons or less in order to protect the health of the Banks family, our community, and our associates. We ask that you kindly respect this request for the benefit of all we serve.

A graveside service will be held Monday April 27, 2020 at Hillcrest memorial Park in the Veterans Garden Section with presentation of Military Honors.

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Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Banks family.