Wallace E. Banks Sr., 86, passed away Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, in Newport News. Wallace was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Warwick County.
He graduated from Carver High School in 1950. He joined the military in 1954 and served until 1956. He was an entrepreneur, humanitarian and family man. Wallace worked as a mailman at Fort Eustis from 1957 to 1987. During the course of those years delivering the mail, Wallace touched and impacted the lives of many families in Fort Eustis. His hobbies were hunting and growing and selling shrubbery. From 1987 and until his death, he pursued his hobbies and spent time with his family, who he loved dearly.
Wallace was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Banks and Beatrice Combs; son, Steven Banks; and brother, Lloyd Banks.
He is survived by his lovely wife, Joyce C. Banks; sons, Wallace Banks Jr. (Geneva), Dr. Michael Banks (Michelle) and Norman Banks (Norma); 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Walter Banks Sr. and Elwood Banks (Evelyn); and one sister, Shirley Hales (Larry).
Wallace touched the lives of many people, and he will be sorely missed. Throughout his life, he showed us love, kindness, laughter and a love for life.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Whiting Funeral Home. A celebration of Wallace’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2, at Holy Tabernacle Church, 14742 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. Interment will be held at a later date.
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