Mr. Robert Louis “Jap” Banner, 79, of 215 Merit Drive Shelby, NC departed this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 3, 1944 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Harry and the late Maggie Watson Banner.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Hopper’s Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM on Wednesday and at other times at the home.