Paul Banker, 79, of Sterrett, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at a local hospital. He was born on December 16, 1926.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary B. Banker and a daughter, Laura Hobson.

He is survived by his children, Robert L. Banker Sr., Ronald Paul (Carol) Banker; grandchildren, Robert L. (Kim) Banker Jr., Mort Moody, Alan Moody, Staci (Glen) Mullins, Ashley (Derek) Howell; great-grandchildren, Kaila, Dylan, Olivia, Marcus, Madeline, Mikea, Nate, Thaden; sisters, Dorthy (Walt) Diehl, Mary (Bob) Wargo and a host of other family and friends.

A graveside service was held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Union UMC Cemetery. Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home directing