Oscar Vernon Banks, age 83, of Lexington, KY and formerly of Campton, KY passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at his residence in Lexington. He was born April 6, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio and was the son of the late William Ova and Rosa Maloney Banks. He was a member of master plumbers and pipefitters Local 452 for 60 years. He also was US Army Veteran.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons: Toby Banks and Danny Banks. Grandchildren: Daniel Banks and Kacey Creech. Brothers: Marcus Banks, Hobert Banks, Bill Banks. Sisters: Nellie Banks, Marie Banks, Orneda Banks.
He is survived by his wife: Sherry Banks of Lexington, KY. One son: Mike (Cheryl) Banks of MI. Two daughters: Chelsea (Daylan) Charles and Brandy Robinson, both of Stanton, KY. One brother: Ronald (Bonnie) Banks of Stanton, KY and sister: Betty Faye Watson of Bethany, KY. Grandchildren: David, Kim, Shana, James, Jason, Zeppelin, Rylan, Shevelle, Zaylan, Novaleigh, Addie and Jameson. Nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Noon at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial in the Banks Cemetery, Calaboose Road, Campton, KY. Visitation will begin on Saturday at 11:00 am until time of service. Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
