Linwood Edward Banks Sr.
February 13, 2020
Linwood Banks, Sr., being a faithful servant of Jehovah, was a humble and loving son, husband, and father. He was very devoted to his family. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. He enjoyed the great outdoors. He was a professional horticulturist and worked for Coleman’s Nursery and Don Comer Ford. After a long battle with an illness he passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents- Johnny and Ruth Banks, his first wife- Margaret Banks, and his youngest brother- Clifton Banks. He is survived by his loving wife Christel Banks; six children Crystal Banks, Keith Faulks (Eundene), Stella Champ (Theodore), Joycelyn Banks, Vivian Outland (Victor), Linwood Banks, Jr.; six brothers and sisters Curtis Williams, Thomas Banks, Hezekiah Banks, Sr., Jasper Banks, Frances Thomas, Barbara Banks; seven grandchildren Jaymes Holloman, Jasmine Webb (Joshua), Jarvis Holloman, Jessica Champ, Jasmine Banks, Julien Outland, Keiniysa Faulks; five great-grandchildren Jordan Webb, Charm Champ, Brooklyn Webb, Kash Trotter, Sosa Trotter; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4050 Elliott Avenue, Portsmouth.
Linwood Banks, Sr., being a faithful servant of Jehovah, was a humble and loving son, husband, and father. He was very devoted to his family. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. He enjoyed the great outdoors. He was a professional... View Obituary & Service Information