Obituary of Dewey Irwin Banks ~ 2009

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Feb 7 2009

Dewey Irvin Banks, 75, of the Florence community, passed away at his 
Reelsboro residence Friday, February 6, 2009, with family by his side 
following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Dewey was known by many as "Capt. D.I." for his quick wit and passion for 
work. Prior to a brief stint with retirement, he owned and operated D.I. 
Banks Electric, Inc. of New Bern and DIB Enterprises, Inc. He was a 
longstanding recognized member of the Electrical Apparatus Service 
Association (EASA).

In addition to his parents, Stephen M. and Ina McDaniel Banks of the Cove 
City community, he was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Thomas Banks of 
Pompano Beach, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Rice Banks; two sons, Dennis 
Banks and wife, Connie, of Reelsboro and Thomas Banks of New Bern; three 
daughters, Ann Savage and husband, Mark, of Florence, Kathy Warren of New 
Bern, and Barbara Behrend and husband, Doug, of Goldsboro; two sisters, 
Katherine Brittingham of Virginia Beach, Va., and Geraldine Allen and 
husband, Tom, of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida; 10 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 8, at Bryant 
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Roach officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the 
funeral home.

A special thank you to all the wonderful staff of Home Health Hospice 
Services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American 
Cancer Society , 930-B Wellness Drive, Greenville, N.C. 27834 or a charity 
of one's choice.

Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home and Cremations, Alliance.

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