Donald “Gene” Eugene Banks

Donald Eugene “Gene” Banks, 91, of Altoona, passed away Thursday October 23, 2025, at home. He was born September 23, 1934, in Kane, son of the late Julian and Edna (Moore) Banks.

Surviving is his wife Lora, children Tony Banks (Michelle) of Akron, OH, Don Banks of Atlanta, GA, Linda Banks of Homestead, Vance Allen of Pittsburgh, Tracy Allen (Andrea) of Atlanta, GA, Melonie Allen of Cleveland, OH, Cherie Banks of Harrisburg, Sean Banks (Christine) of Harrisburg, Kylee Banks (Jeremy) of Altoona and Kenya Dennis (Michael) of Leesville, LA, and a sister Evelyn Patterson. Gene had a great love for his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by 8 siblings, Ronald, Robert. Leonard, Clyde, Sam and Carol Banks, Faythe Strover and Kathleen Parker.

Gene attended Faith Baptist Church, Altoona. He retired as a supervisor at SKF, after more than 20 years of employment.

Gene was a member of the Arandale Elks, Altoona, and was a Brooklyn and L.A. Dodger fan. He enjoyed baseball, softball, coaching women’s softball, watching Gunsmoke and Frank Sinatra music.

Friends will be received from 10 A.M – 1:00 P.M. and from 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Monday November 3, 2025, at the Faith Baptist Church, 315 40th St, Altoona PA 16602, where a funeral service will begin at 6:00 P.M. with Dr. Gary Dull officiating.

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