John Tate Banks, age 81, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was born on July 4,1942 in Ellijay, GA to the late Dennis and Ola Banks. John is a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In his spare time you would find him hunting, fishing, gardening, mowing grass, or attending a gospel singing.
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his first wife Juanita Hayes Banks of 41 years, wife Faye Banks of 13 years, son Tony Johnson, daughter Cindy Ensley, and brothers: Donny Banks and Arnold Lee Banks.
He is survived by his sons Chris (Shannon) Banks of Dalton, GA and Mike Johnson of Winder, GA; daughters: Michelle (Jody) Seawright of Statham, GA, Lisa (Alan) Ledford of Dalton, GA, and Terri Jones of Statham, GA; son-in-law Evans Ensley of Ellijay, GA; brother D.L. (Wilma) Banks; sisters: Virginia (Jackie) Wyatt and Margaret (Johnny) Weathers; grandchildren: Adam (Mandy) Banks, Matthew (Lindsay) Banks, Emily (Klayton) Beard, Carli (zack) Bowen, Cole Ledford, Jodi Johnson, Dustin Seawright, Riley Seawright, Jake Ruark, Peyton Seawright, and Ashleigh (Billy Joe) Willoughby; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for John will be held Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Smith Memory Chapel.
A visitation will be held at Ponders Funeral Home on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM .
Funeral Service will be held at Ponders Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 4:00PM. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
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