Brian Banks

Brian Keith Banks was born to the late Carolyn Louise Banks on December 27, 1974, in Cleveland Ohio. Brian was a master of many trades. He was very good at using his hands and fixing things. He was a licensed barber; a licensed HVAC and was very proud of what he had accomplished.

Brian was currently employed with the medical center. He opened 15 medical centers five in Cleveland, Ohio, five in Cincinnati and five in Columbus.

Brian was truly blessed with the gift of singing. He loved to sing and catch you off guard and hit them high notes. He loved the water, he loved to fish, he loved being a dad, a grandpa, and he loved GOD.

Brian AKA as “Spike” Was known to love everything about cars so much he even considered joining a car club. He loved to “clown” as he would say in his fancy cars, and he loved the brotherhood that the car club could possibly bring.

Brian was all about family that meant the world to him. He loved hanging out with his children, sisters, cousins, buddies he enjoyed the laughter, listening to music, dancing, barbecuing, he simply loved having fun that’s why he called himself “Fun Boy”.

Brian departed this life and received his wings on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 48 years old. He was 4 days shy of his 49th birthday. He will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Brian leaves to cherish his memory one daughter DyShai Phillips, of Columbus, Ohio, one son Brian Banks II of Columbus Ohio, two sisters Nicole Banks & Lonnie Smith of Massillon Ohio, Gwendolynn Banks of Cleveland, Ohio; two nieces DeJuanna Banks of North Carolina, Nautica Banks of Florida; two nephews Nathan Banks of Massillon Ohio, Ardell Banks of Lexington Kentucky; one grandson Major Bryant, And a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, great nephews, nieces and many friends.

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