Charles Edward Banks

Charles “Charlie” E. Banks

Today we celebrate the Homecoming of Charlie Banks.

He was the third born to Edwina Sands and

Joseph R. Hyman in Fall River, MA on March 19, 1933.

Both deceased. Raised by Bernadette Cote and

Benjamin Banks of Tiverton, RI until he decided to join

the Army during the Korean War.

He was a faithful servant of the Framingham Street

Ministries Incorporated, Sackcloth Ministries, a

Volunteer Worker for the Salvation Army and BABNAB

(an Organization against Bullying) all located in Framingham, MA.

He would always say that “He was a sinner saved by

Grace and that he was lost but now I am found”.

He loved to help others.

He loved praising the Lord not only with

his hands but with his voice.

He leaves behind two sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Banks

Cecelio of New Bedford, MA and Dorthy Gibbs of

Providence, RI

Ex-wife Carol A. Wilson of Newport, RI, A son

Charles and Rochelle Wilson of College Station, Texas

and a daughter Linda and James W. Palmer of

Middletown, R.I

Five Nephews:

Marcus, Maurice and Dale Banks, Warren and

Wayne Cecilio of New Bedford, MA

Seven Grandchildren:

Derek and Caroline Palmer Of Scituate, MA,

Wendall and Maiyte Palmer Of Middletown, RI

Calillia A. Borges of Middletown, Ri

Ardala Wilson, Travis Clark, Zalana and Zaria Wilson

of College Station, TX

Eighteen Great-Grandchildren:

Shaia, Damien. William, Michael and Mirah Palmer of

Scituate, MA

Ashley Jones of Providence, RI

Jocelyn and Natalie Baptist, Chaylyn, Wendi and Mileah

Palmer of Middletown, RI

Kaila and Delonte Borges, Kassidy Fisher of Middletown

Kia, Amare and Angelo Wilson of College Station, TX

Andre Hill of College Station, TX

One Great-Great Grandchild:

Nasir Rey Fuerte

Arrangements under the direction of MetroWest Funeral and Cremation Service - Wadsworth-Chiappini, Framingham, MA.