RICKY ALLEN BANKS
Sunrise: February 29, 1988 Sunset: July 27, 2017
Ricky Allen Banks, was born February 29, 1988, in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from Trinity High School and then obtained a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University with plans to one day pursue an advanced degree in medicine and practice. At the age of 13, he confessed his faith in Jesus and joined St. Stephen Church and later reaffirmed his faith in 2013.
Ricky had a deep love for his family, and found joy in helping and making others feel better, not just in his professional life, but even more so in his personal life. He built many lasting relationships from middle school until his very last breath. Even before middle school, Ricky impressed his teachers with his leadership skills and drive for excellence; and excellence describes his school work as well as his extraordinary soccer skills on the traveling soccer team.
He quietly departed this life July 27, 2017, in Tempe, Arizona. He precedes in death his parents, Robert Sargent Banks and Karoly
n Banks; two brothers, Reymond D. Colson and Robert E. Banks; a sister-in-law, Ana Elizabeth Colson; a niece, Elliana Yvonae Colson, and a nephew, Malakhi River Colson; and a host of devoted cousins, friends and colleagues.
We will miss you Ricky… a wonderful soul who is on God’s team now…. Ron and Patricia
My brother Robert you and your family has always been in my prayers and you will continue to be there ??
My deepest condolence to the family may God bless you hold your head up
Dear Karolyn and Robert. I remember Ricky so well from Joe’s class at Trinity. He was a shining young man. I cannot imagine your pain . Michael and I send our deepest sympathy and know that Ricky’s love for you will give some comfort. With such sadness. Kathleen Mandlehr
All of our love to Robert and Karol!!! We adored Ricky from Barrett and Trinity! Such a sweet, gentle soul!
Karol and Robert, sending you prayers for peace. My heart is with you.
With love and support,
Judy
Robert and Karolyn, I pray for God to strengthen you and help you through this most difficult time.
We love you.
John and Mary Lou
Our hearts are broken. We’ll always remember Ricky as a polite, kind, sweet, intelligent, talented and fun young man who brought smiles to everyone around him. He was a true competitor and a great teammate. The world is less of a place without Ricky in it.
It was a blessing for our family to become friends with such fine people as Ricky and his parents. May God rest his sweet soul and bless Robert, Karol, and the rest of the family. You are in our prayers.
Robert and Karol – my heart is broken for your loss and sending love and hugs to you and your family. May God grant you strength and comfort during this very difficult time. My prayers will continue to be with your entire family.
I am so sorry to hear the news of your devastating loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karol and Robert, we just heard this sad news. Sending you prayers and love. Ricky was such a wonderful young man and we so enjoyed when he was with our family.
Leslie and Louis Williams
We will miss you Ricky… a wonderful soul who is on God’s team now…. Ron and Patricia
My brother Robert you and your family has always been in my prayers and you will continue to be there ??
My deepest condolence to the family may God bless you hold your head up
Dear Karolyn and Robert. I remember Ricky so well from Joe’s class at Trinity. He was a shining young man. I cannot imagine your pain . Michael and I send our deepest sympathy and know that Ricky’s love for you will give some comfort. With such sadness. Kathleen Mandlehr
All of our love to Robert and Karol!!! We adored Ricky from Barrett and Trinity! Such a sweet, gentle soul!
Karol and Robert, sending you prayers for peace. My heart is with you.
With love and support,
Judy
Robert and Karolyn, I pray for God to strengthen you and help you through this most difficult time.
We love you.
John and Mary Lou
Our hearts are broken. We’ll always remember Ricky as a polite, kind, sweet, intelligent, talented and fun young man who brought smiles to everyone around him. He was a true competitor and a great teammate. The world is less of a place without Ricky in it.
It was a blessing for our family to become friends with such fine people as Ricky and his parents. May God rest his sweet soul and bless Robert, Karol, and the rest of the family. You are in our prayers.
Robert and Karol – my heart is broken for your loss and sending love and hugs to you and your family. May God grant you strength and comfort during this very difficult time. My prayers will continue to be with your entire family.
I am so sorry to hear the news of your devastating loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karol and Robert, we just heard this sad news. Sending you prayers and love. Ricky was such a wonderful young man and we so enjoyed when he was with our family.
Leslie and Louis Williams