Shelvre Lamar Banks

Shelvre Lamar Banks, aka Lamar Banks, 68 of Emerson, Georgia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Piedmont Healthcare of Cartersville. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 12:00P.M. at House of Liberty Church, 10 Womack Drive SE, Cartersville, Georgia 30121. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 7:00P.M. - 8:00P.M. at Mack Eppinger and Sons Funeral Home, 210 North Bartow Street, Cartersville, Georgia 30120. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this time of bereavement. This service WILL NOT BE LIVE STREAMED.

Friday morning August 9, 2024, I went home . Some of y'all are surprised but me well, I knew. I showed y'all how to move without me, I hope you paid attention. My daughter would say "I'm cool as a fan'.My son well I'm strong as a bull and bout that tough. The kids know Uncle Mar is all about love . Mostly, don't start none-won't be none.

Now I wasn't in church every Sunday, but I did have church in me. I joined Pine Grove AME Church when I was young, and I lived my life. God kept me from a whole lot of stuff- I was blessed. So, I kmow where I'm going - so don't you worry about me. My parents Jerome 'Peepsie ' and Bonnie Mae Banks had three sons, Kirk (Gwen) , Stenson Drake (Rolynne); one daughter, Tunya Lafrance Banks, and more love than some folks get in  a lifetime. They raised me to love and cherish my family. There wasn't a little Banks that didn't know and love Uncle Mar. At my core- love.

I attended Cass High School, played football for the Colonels and graduated with the Class of 1973. Some of you remember me cruising Emerson but I enjoyed painting, gardening, and I was an artist. I also worked at Lockheed and had a life away from Emerson, that's another story. My life in Emerson suited me fine. I was blessed to have three beautiful children: Shondae Banks, Desarae (Masanetie) Joseph, and Jacoby Dragg. Talk about pride and joy. Y'all make this big man weak from love. No matter what you thought I should have been, know thatI love you and I'm proud to be your Dad. You blessed me more with grandchildren: Monae, Fayth, Mickyle, Reighn, Riahanna, Jacoby, Jr., Rhealyhn, Rhealyanna, Jericka, Kali and Goodnight, and now the first Great Granddaddy to little Oliver. I smiled so much when I saw them my face hurt. Do right and make your life something you're proud of; I am already very proud of you. To the mothers of my children, thank you for creating beautiful people with me and pushing them to live up to their potential. Now for those of you who are mine by love and time-y'all mine, too. Andre and Jawanna, your Mom and Big Mamma made sure I kept my eye on y'all. Then Jania and Braylen stole my heart all over again. Brother (Braylen) you kept your uncle Mar going- keep your head up.

Now I didn't forget any of y'all- to my host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and the rest of y'all. If I love you, you know it- I never minced words. Dejuan- my brother from another mother- you've been a true friend and family.

Now I'm excited to see Mamma, Daddy, Tunya, Mary Jane and Kirk they all made there before me. I know they're waiting for me. Drake , I love you. We didn't always see eye to eye but, I know- you know my heart. You are what have left; take care of the kids and make it count. I'm at rest y'all be blessed.

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Mack Eppinger and Sons Funeral Service, Inc. are in charge of the arrangements.

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