Edward “Gene” Banks (Pops), age 89, of Leslie, MI, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020. He was born on July 11, 1931, in Salyersville, KY, and he was the son of George H. and Icie (Craft) Banks. On November 3, 1951, he married Twila “Marilyn” Robinson, and they were married for an amazing 69 years.

Gene retired from General Motors after 32 years of service. He enjoyed camping, hunting in the UP, traveling, and his favorite pastime was having a cold beer with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife and children, Gene (Nancy) Banks, Jr. of San Diego, CA, Linda (Jeff) Douglas of Mason, George (Nancy) Banks of Holt, Jerry (Bambi) Banks of Pleasant Lake, Diane Waitz of Leslie, and Sandy (Dean) Minix of Dansville; as well as 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

Services will be private. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.