John Ernest Banks, III, 57, beloved son of Mary Ann Banks Pruzin and the late The Rev. John Ernest Banks, Jr. and the brother of Emily Banks Riegel, died August 18, 2021. He was the uncle of Scott Alan Cleary and Elizabeth “Ellie” Christabel Riegel and had many other loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his stepfather, Robert S. Pruzin and his companion of many years, Sisi Sims.
John attended Heathwood Hall Episcopal School and Coastal Carolina. He was in the hospitality industry working at the Summit Club, the Palmetto Club and the last years at Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC. John was at home in the mountains and loved all things outdoors.
John was a kind and helpful person to everyone with whom he came in contact. Like his father he was always concerned about the homeless and helped those in need whenever he could.
A family service was held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Memorials may be made to St. Lawrence Place, 2412 Two Notch Road, Columbia SC, 29204.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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