Alvin Darnell Banks

Alvin Darnell Banks was born in Shelby MS to the late Elizabeth Thomas Lee and father AD Banks. He served in the military for 5 years before moving to California. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren whenever he had the chance. He was loved by so many close and far. Alvin Darnell Banks had a heavy passion in football with the Raiders being his favorite team. He also had a passion for basketball with the Lakers being his favorite team, he never had a favorite team member he just wanted them to win. Alvin went straight into the military after high school, no college. Alvin worked for a security company, Avis Rent A Car and UPS where he retired. He. loved breakfast at his local diner and eating at Corky’s. On October 3, 2024 Alvin Darnell Banks loss his battle with liver cancer. He fought a long and hard battle along with other health complications. Alvin Darnell Banks passed away peacefully in his home where he wanted to spend his last days with his sons Davon and Deaven Banks. He leaves behind a sister Bertha Hawkins of San Bernardino CA. Also, leaving behind, Michelle Johnson Banks who is one of his two daughters and two twin sons Deaven Banks of Menifee and Davon Banks of Arizona, three grandchildren ,two great grandkids and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Alvin lived a Christian life and served as deacon at first baptist church of Perris up until he got sick. He was a great man, great father, great grandfather and great friend. We will love you always and forever.

A visitation for Alvin will be held Monday, October 21, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Perris, 311 E 5th St, Perris, CA 92570. Follow by a funeral service, October 21, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 311 E 5th St, Perris, CA 92570. A committal service will occur Monday, October 21, 2024 from 1:15 PM to 1:45 at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, Riverside, CA 92518.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles

When life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways.

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.