John Milford Banks, 81, of Clermont, left this world to take his place in Heaven on Saturday, October 7th, 2017. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on August 15th, 1936 to the late John & Eula Banks. John is survived by his wife, Ann Brown Banks, his three sons, Terry Banks of Lake Alfred, Tim & (MaryElla) Banks of Orlando, and Douglas Banks of Stuart. His seven grandchildren, Erin & (Frasier) Barnett, Corey Banks, Kira & (Matt) Johns, Jordan, Jacob & Lucas Banks, and Joella & (Paul) Muto, as well as his two great grandchildren, Addie Barnett and Hunter Johns, his sister, Barbara Hall of Lakeland, a niece, Gail & (Bruce) Smith, and a nephew, Lee Hall.
John grew up in Bartow, Florida. After graduating from Summerlin Institute, John married his high school sweetheart, and began raising a family. He started his sales career at Etheridge Marine where he became the sales manager. Shortly thereafter, he began his career selling automotive equipment where he traveled the US and abroad, making lifelong friends wherever he went. John retired in Clermont in 2008. Retirement gave him ample time to pursue his passion of boating and helping anyone in need. He was also very active at Liberty Baptist Church where he was a Deacon.
John was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at 10:00 AM, with a service to follow at 11:00 AM at the Liberty Baptist Church, 11043 True Life Way, Clermont, FL 34711. Memorial donations can be made online at the Liberty Baptist Church website, lbcclermont.org, John Banks Memorial Fund.