Herman Silas "Little Herm" Bankston was born on February 22, 1930 in Granbury, TX. to William and Jewell Bankston and passed away at his home on February 18, 2012. Herm was a musician, bar owner, fruit farmer, equipment operator, waiter, jack of all trades and a gambler, always looking for that "next big win". He is preceded in death by two brothers Charles and J.L., one sister Nan and one grandchild. He is survived by his wife Rose, his ex-wife Betty and 13 children; Carol, Barbara, Vickie, Marie, Joy, Kathy, Steve, Elizabeth, David, Linda, Danny, Christina, and Peggy, 33 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, three brothers; Delano, Earl and Arthur and one sister Margaret.
