John Banker

John Banker, age 67, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC following a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1956, in Kings County, New York, a son of the late John Banker and the late Rita Brown. John joined the United States Marine Corp in 1974. Upon leaving the Corps he joined the New York Police Department before moving to Florida to work in Security at the Daytona State College for over 17 years. After retirement, he moved to Avery County, where he met and married his wife, Sue. John was an avid golfer and member of Mountain Glen Golf Club in Newland, where he was very well-liked and John never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his Father, John Banker; Mother, Rita Brown; Five Brothers, John Norman, Kevin Norman, Joseph Norman, Richard Norman, Robert Banker; and Sister, Regina Purcell. John leaves behind to cherish his memory Wife Sue Brown Campbell; Sister, Sharon Norman of New York, NY; Step-Daughter, Jodie (Joe Robinson) Wright of Crossnore, NC; Sister-In-Law, Jean Marie Norman of Poconos, NY; Grandson, Samuel (Brianna) Wright of Newland, NC; Granddaughter, Isabella Wright of Newland, NC; Great Grandchildren, Daniel, Emily, Stella, Zayden and Lucas. Services for John Banker will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, beginning at 2:00 pm from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Price officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the nurses and staff of Memorial Mission Hospital for their wonderful and dedicated care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Avery County High School Golf Team.Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Banker family by visiting our website www.rsfh.netRead Obituary