MILLS RIVER — James Everette Banks Jr., 69, of Mills River passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012, surrounded by family and friends. Before enjoying retirement, Everette ran Banks Construction for 40 years and also owned The Corner Market in Etowah with his wife for 20 years.
Everette is survived by Betty, his wife of 41 years; son James Everette Banks III "Trey" and wife, Heather; son Shane Michael Banks; and a very special grandson, James Everette Banks IV "Kade." He is also survived by his mother, Helen Coffee; siblings Ernest Banks, Robert Banks, Timothy Banks, Preston Golightly, Jackie Morrow and Darlene Puttman; several nieces, nephews and innumerable friends. Preceded in death by his father, James Everette Banks Sr.; brothers Donald Banks, Chadwick Golightly and Larry Banks; and sisters Ruth Banks, Mary Banks and Wanda Banks.
Born in Buncombe County, Everette was a successful contractor and proud rock mason all his life. He and his wife built their home on Tole Allison Road, which has been a social gathering place for the Etowah, Mills River and Horse Shoe area since the late ’70s. A stranger might have visited, but they always left as a friend with the invitation to return soon. This was certainly evident in the kind outpouring of the local community, and Everette appreciated each and every one who donated their time, items and money to help with bills during his illness. Everette was also an avid hunter and bagged three deer this year alone. Memorial services have been planned at Boiling Springs Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Pastor Cody Sturgill will officiate. The family wants to thank everyone for all their support over the last few years and has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society in Everette’s memory would be appreciated.
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