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Obituary For Robert "Butch" Banks
Robert Elvin Banks (Butch) was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Banks and the late Reba I. Geary.
Butch grew up in the Uptown area of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he received his early education. He was a 1961 graduate of the former William Penn High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Marine Corps.
During his time in the Marine Corp he received various medals and badges including “The Good Conduct Medal” along with “The Marksmanship Badge”. He was honorably discharged in 1965.
Following his honorable discharge, he obtained his Commercial Driver's License and established a career in the transportation industry. He retired from driving in 2016 from Madison Intermobil as he wanted to devote more time to his grandchildren, Dasani & Damari Banks.
Butch enjoyed football, he was a BIG TIME Eagles fan. He also enjoyed basketball, camping, watching movies, driving, music, having a good time, but most importantly being there to watch his grandkids grow.
At the age of 82 years, he transitioned from this earthly life into eternal life on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Banks; his mother, Reba I. Geary; his sister, Barbara J Stewart and his godchild, Alzerene Pierce. He is survived by his sons, Dashon “Lil Butch” Banks and Derrick Edrington; his daughters, Yvette and Tanya Banks; his brother, Mike Reed; his sisters, Teresa Reed, Charlene Reed, Vicki Williams and Andrea Thomilson; his grandchildren, Dasani, Damari , Kanen, Gianna Tavian and Tavis Banks, Rochelle Edrington, Lee Monet Edrington, Emerelle Smalls, Justin Wadley and Christian Auter; his great grandchildren, Sedik Banks, Charity Banks and Jaiden Banks; his stepdaughter, Nicole Wadley; children of the heart, Sharare Badget, Asia Carter, Barronesha Brown and James Wright; his god-children, Alonda Burston and Zania Pierce and a host of other relatives and friends.
Butch had a heart of gold, one of kind smile and an infectious laugh he will be deeply missed by a lot of people.
His life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in the Chapel of the Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
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Cousin Butch loved family and I always looking out. I appreciate you trying to protect me; you were like a big brother. Praying for Peace and Comfort to my family. R.I.P. and Thank you for your service. Cousin Linda
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Rest in Power Butch Banks. You will always be remembered for you big heart and infectious smile. What an honor it has been to know you Rest now
So sorry for the loss of " Butch" he was a very good friend.. his smile and laughter was one you would not forget Rest in Peace
My Deepest Sympathies And Condolences To The Bank's Family. Rest Well My Brother! "Book" Jackson
Prayers and my condolences to the Banks and Reid family.
My Condolences to the Reid and Banks family 🙏🏽❤️
Prayers and my condolences to the Banks and Reid family. Butch was a good friend of my. From uptown and in the drill team. You will be miss RIP.
Butch you will always be remembered that big laugh and that smart mouth .rip my friend,Tanya your sister and your son's are in my heartfelt prayers!! 🙏
Sending thoughts & prayers to the family on your loss. RIP Butch. Linda & Ronnie
My son sincere condolences ho out to the family May you R.I.P. Butch 🥰 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES from Barb & Jaimie Beisel
Prayers and Condolences to the Banks & Reid Families. R.I.P. Butch.
To the Banks and Reid family sorry for your loss of Butch we the badgett and Mrs Libby and Jerry Jones family have y'all in our prayers.
Cindy badgett and family Hbg PA
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