Harold Ronald (Ron) Banks, Jr., 64, of North Fort Myers, FL, and formerly of Raleigh, died in faith on July 19, 2018. Ron was born on May 10, 1954, in Memphis, TN, to Harold and Virgie Banks. After graduating from Millbrook High School in 1972, he pursued both study and a career in studio art.
Raised in the Christian faith, Ron struggled in faith until his early 40's, when he sought to surrender fully to the grace and mercy that are in Jesus Christ. He enjoyed listening to Christian radio, reading Decision Magazine, and listening to his brother’s sermons streaming on the web. Additionally, Ron delighted in talking daily with his mother, seeing his nieces and nephew, and talking religion and politics with friends.
Ron was preceded in death by his father Harold Ronald Banks, Sr. He is survived by his mother Virgie of Raleigh; brother, David A. Banks (Jerri) of New Bern; four nieces and one nephew: Anna McCormick (Justin) of Raleigh, Erin Harbinson (Greg) of Raleigh, Sarah McLeod (Darren) of Graham, Joeli Banks of Wilmington, and Timothy Banks of Morehead City; one grandnephew Jaylin McLeod; and a large extended family.
A service of thanksgiving will be held on Friday, July 27, 11:00 a.m., at the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4801 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, the Reverend LuAnn Charlton presiding. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45. Interment will follow at the Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh. Memorial donations may be offered to the St. Mark’s United Methodist Church or the Billy Graham Association.
