Larry was born on January 5, 1945 in Buncombe County, NC to the late Berry Gaither and Pauline Israel Banks. He had worked for Thomasville Furniture Industries for many years and was truly a homebody. He enjoyed spending time in his shop, exercising at the Finch YMCA, Elvis Presley music, Marilyn Monroe, and collecting clocks. The joy of his life was his family, most importantly his grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife of over 30 years, Ann Mabe Banks of the home; son, Terry Banks and his significant other Sharon of Kernersville; daughters, Lorrie Stegenga of Trinity and Lisa Moore and her husband Patrick of Trinity; five grandchildren, Scott, Trevor, Keira, Grace, and Dylan; sisters, Ida Mae Pate and Gail Gray and her husband George; and his brother, Donald Banks.
A celebration of Larry’s life will be held at 7 pm Friday, February 13th in the chapel of Thomasville Funeral Home, 18 Randolph Street. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
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