Donald William Banks

Donald William Banks "Donnie", 59, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 29, 2010.

Don was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. After high school, Don joined the US Army during the Vietnam era. Following a family tradition, he became a union pipefitter. He was a member of Local Union 441, Wichita, Kansas.

Don was a man of great character, morals and compassion. He had a heart of gold for his children and grandchildren. He loved spending time at the river, his home away from home. Don especially enjoyed barbecuing for his family and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Arthur and Ruby Lee (Moss) Banks and sisters, Nola and Zoe.

Don leaves his wife, Marilyn; children, Renee Annette Jackson, Westerville, Ohio, Rachel Lyn Jackson, Shawnee, Kansas and Kyle W. Banks, Kansas City, Missouri; sister and two brothers, Connie Lee Allen and Ronald Edward Banks, both of California and Marvin Leonard Banks, Missouri; seven grandchildren; and many other family and friends, including Janet and Jerry Kline, Earl Vicknair and Steve and Beverly Cappozzo.

Visitation and Funeral Service

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at the Amos Family Chapel with a funeral service beginning at 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

A memorial service and visitation will be held 9-11:00 a.m. with a service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the McSpadden Funeral Home, Van Buren, Missouri. Lunch will follow at the Float Stream Restaurant.