Vermon Eugene Banks

Vermon Eugene Banks 83 of Demorest, Georgia took his heavenly flight home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton Campus after a short illness.

Born in Habersham County, Georgia on August 9, 1939, he was a son of the late Richard William and Zadie Mae Shelnut Banks. Mr. Banks retired from Fieldale Farms with 30 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Fairfield Baptist Church in Demorest. Vermon enjoyed gardening and growing his beautiful flowers. He spent many hours teaching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren his love for gardening. 

In addition to his parents, Vermon was preceded by his brothers & sisters-in-law, Milton & Pearl Banks, Elmer & Dot Banks; brothers, Randall Banks, Homer Banks, & Otis Banks.   

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Annie Ruth Erwin Banks of Demorest, GA; daughter & son-in-law, Roger & Denise Williams of Clarkesville, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Doug & Karen Banks of Flowery Branch, GA; grandchildren, Larissa Lester of Clarkesville, GA; Nick Allen of California, Jordan & Jacob Banks of Flowery Branch, GA; great-grandchildren, Luci and Quinnlee Lester of Clarkesville, GA; sister, Colleen Hudson of Covington, GA; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tilford & Iva Lee Banks of Demorest, GA; Carven & Annette Banks of Clarkesville, GA; sisters-in-law; Carolyn Banks of Demorest, GA; Linda Banks of Lucasville, OH; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Fairfield Baptist Church with Rev Keith Allison officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Ben Tanner officiating at the graveside.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to Fairfield Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 2236 Hwy. 105, Demorest, GA. 30535

An online guest registry is available for the Banks family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256

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