Robert W. Banks, Sr.

Robert W. Banks, Sr., 69, of Cumming, GA, passed away on October 18, 2014, after battling cancer.

Robert 'Bob' Banks was born in Atlanta, GA, the son of George and Ella Banks. He attended Perkerson Elementary, Sylvan High School, and graduated from Georgia State University in 1971.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Connie M Banks, his children, son Robert W Banks Jr and wife Karin M Banks, daughter Allison Banks Kilpatrick, honorary daughter Bea McClesh, husband Carlos, his seven grandchildren, Olivia, Sarah, and Bridget Banks, Knox and Wyatt Kilpatrick, and Andreas and Emmanuel McClesh; his brother George 'Mac' Banks of Woodstock, sister Sandra Banks Jones and her husband Bob Jones of Ringgold, GA.

Bob was a man of great faith who loved his family deeply, and was a steward in his community; he will be missed by many.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2014, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm., at McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA, 30040. Funeral services will be at First Redeemer Church, 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30041, Thursday October 23, 2014 at 11:00 am, with interment to follow at Milner Baptist Church Cemetery in Milner, GA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons International, Forsyth County South Camp, P.O. Box 485, Cumming, GA 30028, or There's Hope for the Hungry, 2100 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, GA, 30041.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899