Joe Gary Banner

June 3, 1940 - February 10, 2020

Joe Gary Banner, age 79, of Newland passed away Monday February 10, 2020 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. He was born on June 3, 1940 in Avery County to the late Ruth Banner and Walter Guinn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother and his beloved and faithful companion Edith Greene. Gary was of the Christian faith. He was a lifelong member of the Moose Lodge #589. He enjoyed woodworking and was a master carpenter. Those in his community loved him dearly and many of them thought of him as a grandfather. Those left to cherish his memory are, one brother, Billy Robbins and wife Anna of Lenoir; one sister, Beverly Norris and husband Robert of Eastanollee, GA.; one step son, Eddie Jones of Newland; one step daughter, Patricia Shook and husband Eddie of Newland; one granddaughter, Leah Bradford and husband Bryan of Newland; one step granddaughter Maranda Nussbaum and husband Brian of Raleigh; five nieces, two nephews, eight great nieces, five great nephews, four great-great nephews, three great-great nieces; and his beloved dog and companion, Chico. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Montezuma Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Banner family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Gary and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121