Louis Ray Banks was born September 18, 1945. He passed March 8, 2023 while resting comfortably in his home while surrounded by family, in Yukon, Oklahoma. Louis was a Vietnam war vet proudly serving his country for 21 years. Louis and Heidi enjoyed retirement, traveling the world, seeing many countries! They loved camping, fishing, and cruising with their many friends and family members. Louis is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Heidi Banks of Yukon; his children, Michael Banks of Chickasha, Heiko Banks and wife Nicola Banks of Newalla, Michelle Price and husband Vincent Price of Edmond, Christopher Banks and wife Nina Banks of Warr Acres, and Shania Clemmons and husband Jimmy Clemmons of Yukon; their 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; his brothers, Jimmy Banks of Harker Heights, TX, and Ronnie Banks and wife Camilla of Savannah, GA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, JC and Bonnie Banks; three sisters, Diana Troyer, Shirley Robbins, and Kathy Judkins; and sisters-in-law, Delores Banks and Ellen Banks. A wake will be held in the family home with a viewing to be held Tuesday, March 14, 2023 from 10:00am till 8:00pm at Mercer-Adams Funeral Home, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma 73008. Graveside service will be held at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Rd., Fort Gibson, OK 74434, on Wednesday, March 15, at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to stjude.org in memory of Louis Banks. . Viewing Mercer-Adams Funeral Service Tuesday, March 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 3925 North Asbury Avenue Bethany, Oklahoma 73008 Graveside Service Fort Gibson National Cemetery Wednesday, March 15, 2023 2:30 PM 1423 Cemetery Rd. Fort Gibson, OK 74434