“Herman Jesse Banks was born on November 22, 1938 in Haw River, North Carolina. He was an exceptional son, brother, uncle, husband, father, father in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and so much more.

Herman was born to Herman Dewitt and Rena Jesse, who have both passed. He has two sisters: Sherry Thompson (deceased) and Dorothy Banks. Herman was survived by his wife Grace Banks. Herman was survived by his children: Sandra, Lionel and Sheila, Teresa and Carson, Jacqueline and Herman, Deidra and Norris, Kyle, Cassandra, Mike, Bryan, Juan and Erika, Martin(deceased) and Elaine, Alexandro and Kerri. 
Herman has 30 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. Herman served in the United States Army. He lived in Peyton, Colorado with Grace, Alex, Kerri, Alexandra, Madison, and Michael. Herman passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 18, 2024, he was 85 years old. Herman was loved immensely by his family! Herman loved his Cadillac and would wax any and every car in the driveway. He was very well known in the neighborhood for wearing his New York Yankees hat, waving at cars that drove by and his shiny clean cars in the driveway. He loved watching the New York Yankees play baseball and the Philadelphia Eagles play football on television. Herman was always the happiest to be surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. His smile lit up the room. Herman Jesse Banks will be missed dearly! We love you Pop! Thank you for making our lives fulfilled and full of love.”