Bill Mendez Banks

67, passed away June, 12, 2015. He was a beloved father, brother, uncle and knowing no stranger, a friend to all. An Army veteran, Bill served his country during the Vietnam War. A long time Burger King Employee, he was embraced by his Burger King family for his outgoing personality and fairness toward his employees and peers. Bill loved Arizona history, politics, sports and, above all, his children and family, He was preceded in death by parents, Alfredo and Ramona Banks and brother Adolfo Banks (Gloria). He leaves behind children Billy and Tina Banks, sisters Cora and Armida Banks, half siblings Berenice Acevedo-Banks, Cecilia Salazar, Arturo Banks and Rupert and Adolfo Torres. Services at Greenwood Memory Lawn’s Serenity Chapel 719 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85009 on Friday 6/19/15 Visitation from 9-10a.m. Service at 10a.m. Reception following at Tempe Elks Lodge #2251 2320 S Hardy Dr Tempe, Arizona.