Hoke William “Billy” Wilbanks

Mr. Hoke William “Billy” Wilbanks, age 75, of Commerce, GA died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Wilbanks was born in Commerce to the late Hoke D. and Sadie Marrett Wilbanks.  He was a member of Canaan Baptist Church and was a veteran of the United States Navy.  Mr. Wilbanks was retired from Reliance.

Mr. Wilbanks is survived by his wife, Patricia Pethel Wilbanks of Commerce; daughter, Angela Wilbanks of Commerce; son, David Wilbanks of Jefferson; sister, Betty Wilson of Lancaster, SC; brother, Benny Wilbanks; and grandchildren, Ava and Owen Wilbanks.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM, Friday, September 25 at the chapel of Little-Ward Funeral Home with Rev. David Strickland officiating.  Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5 to 8 PM.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce is in charge of arrangements.