Johnnie Lee Banks

July 10, 1945 - May 31, 2020

Johnnie Lee Banks (74) departed his earthly life on Sunday May 31, 2020 at Sentara Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He was the son of the late Joe Thomas Banks and Olivia Cobbs Banks and the widower of Mary Alice Benthall Banks all of Ahoskie, NC. Johnnie received his early education from Robert L. Vann in Ahoskie, NC. His spiritual education was nourished at Charity Baptist Church in Ahoskie, NC, where he was a faithful member until his health failed him. Johnnie was a quiet friendly person who would help anyone in need. His career choice was as a carpenter. He was a gifted carpenter who loved using his craftsmanship to make things and work on houses. Johnnie also loved driving and sight seeing as a pastime. Johnnie leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Berniece Smith of Windsor, NC and Carolyn Corbin (Earl) of Ahoskie, NC; a special friend, Pauline Marsh; four nieces, seven nephews, seven great nieces, five great nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death; by his parents, wife, three sisters and three brothers.