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1929 - 2003
C. Wendell Banks
1929-2003
C. Wendell Banks, 74, of Ashland, Ky., died Friday, June 27, 2003, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born June 25, 1929, in Ashland, a son of the late Lawrence and Flora Johnson Banks.
He was retired from management with Armco Steel and was the superintendent of Ashland Cemetery from July 26, 1993, until the present.
He was a lifelong member of New Hope Baptist Church in Ashland, was a 1947 graduate of Booker T. Washington, and attended KSU.
He was city commissioner from January, 1984, to December, 1991, was a member of the American Red Cross, Hospice, ACC Board, KDMC Health Board, and Human Rights Coalition. He was former president of the YMCA, involved in the Senior Salute at Paul G. Blazer High School, and was active in Summer Motion 2000. He was an NAACP honoree.
His survivors include his wife of 46 years, Mary Jones Banks of Ashland; a daughter, Wendellyn (Wendy) Banks of Ashland; a brother, Dr. Marshall (Dorothy) Banks of Washington, D.C.; a nephew, James (Reecie) and his wife, Joan, Banks of Fort Washington, Md.; a sister, Dorothy (Eugene) Quarles of Ironton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Lauren and Lawrence Banks; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at New Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Henry L. Mosley, Suffragan Bishop Elzy Thomas and the Rev. Charles Stewart. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Steen Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel and one hour before the service Wednesday at the church.
Condolences may be offered at steenfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 2717 Carter Ave., Ashland, Ky. 41101 or Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, Ky. 41101.
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There are currently 11 condolences.
Marcia Hogan
Wednesday July 2, 2003 at
12:00 AM
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Dear Marshall and Dotti, and to the loved ones of C. Wendell Banks: My deepest sympathies as you mourn the loss of a life well lived. May you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that he is now healed and at peace in the hands of the great and gracious Savior. Love and Blessings to you all, Marcia
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Becky Duncan Wadkins
Tuesday July 1, 2003 at
7:12 PM
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Mary and Wendy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Wendell was a very special person to me, as he was to a lot of other people. I will never be able to hear the name "Duncan," that I won't think of Wendell calling me "little duncan". He will be greatly missed!
If there is anything I can ever do for you or Wendy, please let me know. You know where to find me at the hospital. Sincerely, Becky
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Kevin and Sandi Smith
Tuesday July 1, 2003 at
6:12 PM
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To Mary, Wendy, Laurence, and Lauren, Wendall was a true friend to us both. We enjoyed him in our committee meetings for Winter Wonderland and Summer Motion; at concerts for Lawrence and many Paul Blazer events. He will be missed, but believe me never forgotten. Wendall was one of the finest role model for his grandchildren and other young people that he was in contact with. I hope you know the contribution that he has given you and your future. Be proud of him and all of his accomplishments and know that his best contribution was to you all. He was very proud of you and never stopped talking about his family. We loved him and will miss him, put he is where the Lord can use him best. All our best to you and our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and loss.
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Sabra Back
Tuesday July 1, 2003 at
12:40 AM
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Dear Mary, I'm so sorry to hear about Wendell. He will be sadly missed by many.
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MARY and FAMILY
Monday June 30, 2003 at
9:33 PM
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Mary,
I know it's hard but lean on each other. Time will will make things bareable. Trust in the thing that has pulled you though all the rough spots. Your FAITH. Love you. John Russell
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Monday June 30, 2003 at
9:08 PM
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Karen Quarles-Lewis
Monday June 30, 2003 at
6:35 PM
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Mary, Wendy, Lauren and Lawrency:
I am sorry that I cannot be there with you at this time. Know that my heart is as heavy as yours. I will miss our telephone calls especially during March Madness and our discussions about the University of Kentucky but I will truly miss the Jokes that he told. My prayers are with you.
Niece--Karen Quarles-Lewis
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Jim Huffman
Monday June 30, 2003 at
2:20 PM
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My condolences to Wendell's family. Wendell and I worked together for a short while at the old Anderson Pharmacy on 16th St. I thought so then and always have that I had not met a finer or friendlier man as Wendell was. I feel very good having met and known him all these years. He will be sadly missed.
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Minister Paul David Johnson
Monday June 30, 2003 at
12:31 PM
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To Mrs. Mary Banks & daughter; Dr. Marshall Banks; Mr. Reecie Banks and to all the family members of Bro. Wendell Banks.
From the Fitzpatrick and Johnson family we send to our Ashland family and BTW play mates our love and prayers of peace and comfort during the home (HEAVEN)going celebration of your husband, your brother and your uncle. Our Creator(GOD) says "they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint" Isaiah 40:31. Wendell received on 27 June 03 his WINGS along with new strength and now can run or walk where ever he wants to go. But we know that one day we too will get our wings if we would just hold on to God un-changing Hand. Put all your trust in Him. Cry if you must that alright too. But you see our tears are not tears of saddness but tears of Hope and Joy that one day we will be in the number that John saw. God Bless All of You. The Fizpatrick and Johnson (Joan, Ernie, Tyrone, Georgia, Paul.
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Mark and Paula Dempsey
Monday June 30, 2003 at
12:06 PM
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We were shocked and saddened to hear of Wendell's passing. Wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Wendell was one of the few true gentlemen that God ever allowed to grace this earth!
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Diane Stout Anderson
Monday June 30, 2003 at
11:07 AM
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Wendall was a wonderful man. I enjoy working with him when he was a city commissioner. May God bless you in the most difficult time.
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