Memories of John Clyde "J.C." Banks

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John Clyde "J.C." Banks

Creede, CO

March 22, 1946 - December 27, 2018

Mar 22, 1946 - Dec 27, 2018

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DeAunn and Sonny Dodson

We think of this day every year and the loss of JC. He and Renee were our very best friends in Creede and they would definitely win the award for best neighbors ever! The love the four of us shared as living next door to each other in Creede, Colorado will never be forgotten. JC and Renee were the absolute best! We know we will see them again in Heaven but miss them terribly. The world was a better place with the two of them in it.

DeAunn and Sonny❤️

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Sunil Pancholy

Hi Banks Family, I just happen to look for old colleagues from OSU and shocked to see that JC Banks had passed away. I was an international graduate student in Dr. JQ Lynd's Lab from 1967-70. My desk was next to JC's. He helped me in settling down in a totally new place and country. On top of my desk, he built a book case so I could put my books. Everybody called him JC, however, I started calling him Clyde and he would reply Kumar, my middle name. It still brings smile to my face! When I needed some money, I would work with him logging firewood. He would pay me $20 a day, a big amount at that time. He and Renee once came to our apt for dinner. Many memories! He was always very helpful, kind and understanding. my sincere condolences to the whole family. We will miss him!

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Diana Collier

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Diana Collier

Thank you so much for sending this memory. It sounds just like Dad! You know, I would call him Clyde too ... Read more Thank you so much for sending this memory. It sounds just like Dad! You know, I would call him Clyde too when I was trying to ... Read more Thank you so much for sending this memory. It sounds... Read more

Jim Ramsey

1962, Dill City, OK, USA

We attended the First Baptist Church of Dill City from little kids till we graduated from different high schools. J C was a class person who had a kind and caring heart. I will always cherish the years that knew each other. Condolences to his family. J C was a special person.

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Mike Brown

Renee and family---So sorry for the void in your life today. I really enjoyed the friendship with JC. I think of him most every time I pass my old house and see the huge oak trees that JC set for me in 2000.
Only the Lord can ease the pain in your heart you feel now, but you already know that to be true. Please take comfort in knowing that your Oklahoma family of believers are praying for you. Also be reminded that JC is face to face with the ONE that died for him.
In Christ---Mike and Janean Brown

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Carolyn Arnold

Renee, this condolence is from Carolyn (Freeman) Arnold from Hastings, OK. My husband Wendell worked with... Read more Renee, this condolence is from Carolyn (Freeman) Arnold from Hastings, OK. My husband Wendell worked with J.C. at Lilly. They ... Read more Renee, this condolence is from Carolyn (Freeman) Arnold... Read more

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Gerald Hobson

J. C. Banks was a good man and friend and enjoyed a life well lived. My condolences to the family and friends as he will be so dearly missed. Dr. Banks knew where he was headed when he took his last breat on this earth so it’s not goodbye but it’s we will see you later my friend.

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Russ Perkins

J.C. was a good friend through the years and I enjoyed getting to know and learn from him as a young rep in the Ag business. My grandparents farmed at Tipton and when grandad passed away the old 1901 wooden wagon was sold at auction to Murray Williams in Altus. I told JC that if I ever had a chance a wanted to try and get my great grandad Perkins’ wagon back. Sure enough about two years later (1999) JC called and told me Mr. Williams was willing to sell me the wagon. I’m not sure how JC pulled that off, but that wagon is in my backyard in Idalou, TX thanks to your dad.

Russ Perkins
Bayer CropScience
Idalou, TX

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Diana Collier

Thank you so much for sharing this story! If I were to guess, there would have been a barter trade involved.... Read more Thank you so much for sharing this story! If I were to guess, there would have been a barter trade involved. He was skilled in... Read more Thank you so much for sharing this story! If I were... Read more

Jack LeClair

Condolences to all the family for the loss of a great person. We did a lot of projects together, hunted together, and worked on machinery, and of course, trees. He made it all enjoyable, no matter the weather or the difficulty. I smiled every time I thought of him and laughed with him when we were together.
He will be missed by many and the world needs more like him.

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Kim Kosciusko

Well, we always knew JC was an angel. I guess this just makes it official. When I think of JC, it will be out on his tractor in my yard, moving a big shed, larger than life. JC embodied the Saturday Evening Post print on my wall with the caption " nothing is as strong as gentleness, nothing as gentle as real strength". We were so blessed to have JC in our midst, quietly and humbly moving mountains and working miracles among us.
JC, I guess we can't deny you your fun in heaven, heaven knows you earned it, but we miss you. You leave a hole in our community that no one else can fill. Our loss is heaven's gain. Say hi to my brother in heaven...see y'both when I get there. We love you JC.

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Jane Prickett-Shull

J.C. lived a good life. All who knew him cared about him, and he will be missed. Our families had many happy times together.

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Diana Collier

DeAunn and Sonny Dodson

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DeAunn and Sonny Dodson

JC and his beautiful wife Renee, were our next door neighbors and friends for the last 8 1/2 years here ... Read more JC and his beautiful wife Renee, were our next door neighbors and friends for the last 8 1/2 years here in Creede, Colorado. ... Read more JC and his beautiful wife Renee, were our next door... Read more

Monty Christian

J.C. Banks was my friend. 
At times he was my mentor, sometimes my confidant, often my go to person, someone who would listen and interject many “yeahs”, but not try imposing his will, he was someone I could always trust.
We overlapped professionally for many years. When I sought his professional opinion on cotton topics I knew I would get a thoughtful straight answer. He had a unique ability to see things from many perspectives and then cut through to a decision or recommendation that was sound.
He was often quite in a crowd, but underneath he had a wicked sense of humor and liked to laugh a lot, mostly with soft chuckles.
We had the privilege of going on many elk hunts in Colorado where I learned that J.C. not only could cook, but loved gadgets! Every year he would show up with either a larger cast iron skillet or a device from “army surplus” or both. 
 He was a master craftsman and could just about make anything he put his mind to whether out of wood or iron. I’m sure his room in God’s heavenly mansion is a blacksmith shop and I’m equally sure it’s not big enough!
Thanks J.C.!
See you someday – Monty Christian

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