Fred K. "June" Banks Jr.

Fred K. “June” Banks Jr.

Of Franklin

Fred K. “June” Banks Jr., 91, passed away on Sat. January 25th, 2025 with his family by his side. Fred was born on June 20th, 1933 to Fred Banks Sr. and Louise (Rudolph) Banks. Fred was predeceased by his son Michael Banks, sister Florence Terry, and brother Melvin Banks. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Kathryn Banks, daughter Joanna Banks, brothers Lee Banks, and Kenneth Banks, grandchildren Samantha Banks, Laura Banks (Audon Salas), Sierra Jones, and Joshua Jones. Fred also leaves behind his great grandchildren Draven Fay, Trenton Fay, Scarlett Barnes, Julian Salas, Emery Jones, and Silvia Salas, his great-great grandchild Lily Dean, as well as his honorary grandchildren Tamara Wright and Issac Wright, along with his lifelong friend, his dog, “Buddy.”

Fred served in the armed forces as an Army Engineer for three and a half years during the Korean War. Once returning home Fred worked for Scintilla-Amphenol until his retirement. Fred also ran his own company called Fred’s COD for many years. His friends and family will always remember him as a “jack of all trades”. Fred was often found working on cars, equipment, or in his garden. His family often joked about how he liked you or he didn’t, it was black or white. 

A Celebration of His Life will be held on Sat. February 8th, 2025 from 1pm to 4pm at the Franklin American Legion, 327 Main St. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Franklin Emergency Squad POB 8 Franklin, NY 13775 or Helios Care 297 River Street Service Rd. Oneonta, NY 13820.  Online condolences may be made at:  www.wmaddenfh.com.  Arrangements by the Westcott-Madden Funeral Home 123 Main Street Unadilla.  A MADDEN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME.

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