John Robert “Bob” Banks, age 96, of Greenwood, passed away May 5, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis on May 22, 1925 to John and Irene Banks. He was an accomplished athlete in cross country, track, and basketball at Thomas Carr Howe High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, servingContinue Reading
John Robert “Bob” Banks, age 96, of Greenwood, passed away May 5, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis on May 22, 1925 to John and Irene Banks. He was an accomplished athlete in cross country, track, and basketball at Thomas Carr Howe High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving in WWII. He worked in education as a teacher for Mt. Comfort Schools, Southport Middle School, and New Palestine High School, before taking a position as a guidance counselor at Perry Meridian High School. He was the 1957 Assistant Coach for the New Palestine High School Basketball Sectional Championship Team.
He married Rowena Southers, and together they had one daughter who survives: Rebecca (Tim) Sullivan; along with his grandchildren: Rob Sullivan, and Scott (April) Sullivan; and great-grandchildren: Quentin, Megan, Hannah, and Alexandra.
After Rowena’s death he married Shirley Banks. She also preceded him in death, along with her son: Joe Rader. Bob is survived by Shirley’s children: Peggy Bush, Jim Rader, and her daughter-in-law: Jo Rader; as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is also preceded in death by his sister: Lucille; and brothers: Ronnie, Jimmy, and Richard.
A visitation will be held on Monday, May 9, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Singleton and St. Pierre Funeral & Cremation Services, 7602 Madison Ave., Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New Palestine Christian Church, 4053 South 650 West, New Palestine, IN., 46163.
Arrangements are in the care of Singleton and St. Pierre Funeral & Cremation Services.
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