Mr. Banks

Wayne William Banks, 78, died in his home on Feb. 15, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born in Marion County, Alabama on Dec. 5, 1942 to Waymon and Margaret Banks. He grew up in Lampasas and graduated from Lampasas High School in 1960.

After graduation, Wayne joined the United States Air Force where he served with distinction as a nuclear weapons specialist in Vandenberg, California.

After serving his country, he entered Texas A&M University in College Station and graduated in 1974. He took pride in being a "lifelong Aggie."

Wayne traveled extensively for work with Farmers Home Administration. He also was a columnist, restaurateur and management executive. After retiring in 2013, Wayne found it impossible to sit still. He went to work for the Lampasas ISD as a bus monitor and loved being around the students.

Wayne was a voracious reader, and he researched and wrote on multiple subjects. He also was a passionate storyteller and could add anecdotal information to any conversation.

Wayne is survived by his daughter Suzann Wolfe and husband William; son, Waymon Banks and wife Ashley; daughter Lindzey Banks; siblings Trinka Perry, Margie Hamrick, Audra Lagesse, Eddy Banks and wife Mayella, and John Banks and wife Loni; grandchildren Emily, Shelby and Ethan Wolfe, and Adalyn, Elliott, Ramsey and Jasper Banks; nieces and nephews Henry and Michael Perry, Wes Hamrick, Janice and Kelly Lagesse, Jamey Stephenson, Jim Banks, Brandi Hussey and Brad Banks; and numerous great-nieces and greatnephews.