Mark Emerson Banks

Mark Emerson Banks, of Indianapolis, IN, born May 19, 1950, passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born in Indianapolis, IN as the second child to the late Charles and Patricia Banks. Brother to Randall Alyn (Jacqueline) Banks.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Tina Banks and children Nicholas (Amber) Banks, Thomas Jay Banks, Justina Banks (Anton Christodoulou) and stepdaughter Jodi Wycoff (Mack Mullins); grandchildren Brooklyn Faith Banks, Theodore Banks Christodoulou and Cecilia Banks Christodoulou.

Mark graduated from Arlington High School and was later appointed to the Indianapolis Fire Department on October 10, 1973. He first served in the United States Army in the Infantry Division from August 1969 – November 1975. Mark served in Vietnam in 1970 and later earned a Purple Heart from that tour. Mark retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department on December 29, 2010. He spent many years working as a City of Lawrence Reserve Police Officer and for the City of Lawrence school district as security.

Mark cherished being with family and friends. He loved his dogs, enjoyed golfing, beach vacations, fishing trips, time spent at the farm, riding his motorcycle, visiting with friends at the cigar shop, family holiday gatherings, morning coffee and breakfast visits with family.

Mark will forever be missed by all who know him.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 2:00pm until 5:00pm at Little and Sons Funeral Home located at 4901 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46237. A service to honor Mark will take place immediately following the visitation at the funeral home.