Mr. John Vernon "Pete" Banks, age 85 of Chatsworth, passed away Thursday, November 17th, 2022.

Mr. Banks was born on October 30th, 1937 in Ellijay to the late Clinton Garfield Banks and Lillie Artie Dotson Banks. He worked as a mechanic for Coronet Carpets for over 40 years. Mr. Banks was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors. His greatest passion was his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gertha Lee Banks; brother, Bert Banks; and sister, Marie Banks.

Survivors include his son, Terry Banks; two daughters, Dianne Banks (Tim) Brown and Debra Lee (Lebo) Foster; brother, Troy Banks; two sisters, Odell Clark and Carrie Sue Smith; four grandchildren, Matt (Rhonda) Townsend, Joanna Cross, Chip Brown, and Sarah Beth Brown; and three great grandchildren, Chloe Townsend, Eli Townsend, and Lillie Cross also survive.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 19th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held in the Tails Creek Baptist Church cemetery.

Flowers and food will be accepted in memory of Mr. Vernon Banks.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.