MR. J. M. BANKSTON SUMMONED BY DEATH

Following a period of ill health extending over several months and a critical illness of a week, Mr. J.M. Bankston, 66 years of age, prominent merchant and well known citizen of Jenkinsburg, died at his home there Tuesday afternoon at 6 o'clock. He suffered from a heart affection. His passing caused a deep regret to a host of friends over the county.

Mr. Bankston was a leading citizen of his community and belonged to a pioneer family of this section. He had long been prominently identified with the business and social progress of the county. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a man of sterling integrity and was held in the highest esteem.

He is survived by his widow, who was Miss Margaret Glass before marriage; three daughters, Mrs. Grover Moore, Mrs. Parker Brown, Atlanta, Mrs. E.R. Merritt, Jenkinsburg; eight sons, Messrs. Johnnie, Carl, Troy, Marcelle, Sam, Forest, Robert and Dodson Bankston; two brothers, Mr. W.J. Bankston, of Jenkinsburg, and Mr. R.E. Bankston, recruiting officer, US Army.

Funeral services were held at the Jenkinsburg Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. L.L. Burch, his pastor, and interment was in the Jenkinsburg Cemetery.
(Jackson Progress-Argus, Jackson, GA- August 6, 1926)

His full name was Jacob McDaniel Bankston born 22 Feb 1860 and died 3 Aug 1926

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