James A. Bankey Obituary

In loving memory of James A. Bankey of Cygnet, Ohio, who departed this world on August 27, 2025 at the age of 89. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Bankey and Gertrude Bankey (Myers); and his former wife Margaret Bankey (Laws). He is survived by: his children, James A. Bankey II (Brenda) of Bowling Green, Ohio, Maribeth Tyson (Dustin) of Luckey and Melanie Davis (Phillip) of Wayne, Ohio; his siblings, Robert Travis, Richard Bankey, Donna Burdue and Judy Gibson; his grandchildren, Alecia Laurent (Rob), Serena Tyson Newport (Kevin) and Leslee Davis Wong (Andrew); his great grandchildren, Maggie Laurent, P. J. Laurent, Will Laurent, Fleur Wong, Peyton Newport, Tyson James Newport and Nora Wong; his stepgranddaughter Amanda Davis Myers (Jarred); his stepgreat-grandchildren, Amelia Myers, Delaney Myers and Braxton Solether; and his wife Elaine Bankey (Hoffman).

Memorial contributions may be given to Christ United Methodist Church. Keep James 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.