Willie Carl Banks Obituary

We announce the death of Willie Carl Banks of Dalton, Georgia, who passed away on August 5, 2026, at the age of 78. Willie will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Carl Banks to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Banks and Jesse Bell Mitchell Banks; and his siblings, Pearlie Mae Bonds, Ruby Tibbs, Louella Banks, Doris Banks, Wade Banks, C. J. Banks, Terry Banks and Johnny Banks.

He is survived by: his wife Bridgett Simpson Banks; his children, Deirdre Carswell (Dorio), Jessica Perry (Mario), Cori Hunter, Tanya Christian, Kaiser Simpson (Brittany) and Michael Tatum; his grandchildren, Christopher Robertson, William Hunter, Zachary Robertson, Tyrese Hunter, Myracle Baker, Diemond Simpson, Civia Hunter, Sai'von Christian, Dominique Simpson, Aiden Barnes, Laila Hunter, Brayden Baker, Samya Simpson, Sarah Robertson, Dionte Simpson and Ta'Kairick Christian; his father-in-law Nevin Harris (Lynell); his siblings-in-law, Terri Banks, Angie Banks, Elfrida Banks, Abbey Kemp, Elizabeth Simpson Edwards, Sherry Simpson, Gloria Mann, Barry Simpson and Michael Simpson; and his cousins, Kenny Moore, Charles Hill, Chris Banks, Daniel Wyche, Jonathan Nava and Alfonso Quinn.