Nicholas Scott Banks Jr.

A Life Well Lived Nicholas Scott Banks, Jr. (“Nick Jr.”), son of the late Nicholas Scott Banks, Sr. and Naomi Polk Banks, was born at home on March 3, 1949 in Allen, Maryland. God gently closed his eyes and called him from earth into eternal rest on December 28, 2023, at An Angels Better Living Care Assisted Living surrounded by his loving children. Nicholas was educated in the public schools of Wicomico County. He was part of the first class to integrate Bennett Senior High School where he took up the electrical trade, graduating in 1967. After graduating, he became employed at the former Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Nick.” He retired after 43 years of service. When his health started failing, he moved to Owings Mills, MD where he was cared for by his oldest daughter. Nicholas, the oldest of 6 siblings, was raised in a loving and Christian home. He was a lifelong member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Allen, MD. He served on the Board of Trustees and was a member of the Friendship Community Choir, the 2nd Sunday Men, the 4th Sunday Community Choir, the Men’s Choir, the United Methodist Men and he played the guitar on Sundays until his health failed. At which point he attended Life Changing Ministries in Baltimore, MD with his daughter until he could no longer attend services. Nicholas developed a love affair with the guitar at an early age. As a teenager, he played in a band called The Four Brothers alongside his brother Walter. The band often played at his parent’s beer garden and grocery store and Nick’s Peaceful Palace, for weddings and family events. He also played locally at places such as the Hawks Nest Supper Club, Henry’s Beach and Quantico. As an adult he played for two gospel groups named the Gospel Stars of Faith and Dorothy Dickerson and the Floods of Joy. Nicholas was a man of very few words. He demonstrated his love through his actions. Nicholas loved to cook. He was always on the grill at every family event. His greatest accomplishments were his grandchildren. He loved them more than life itself. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Naomi Banks, brother, Dallas Banks, niece, Sherri Banks and nephew, Saunders Banks, Jr. Left to cherish his memory and keep his legacy alive are: his children, Shannel Green (Calvin), Nichol Barbour (John) and Nicholas Banks III (Hisae); siblings, Saunders Banks, Sr. (Sharon), Walter Banks, Sr. (Dr. Diana), Anthony Banks, Sr. (Teresa) and Jacqueline Banks, Ed.D.; grandchildren, Dominic Hayward, Jae’Lynn Banks, Donavan Banks-Austin, Raegan Green, Keita Banks, Yurie Banks, and Bryson Green; great-grandchildren, Tristan Hayward and Josiah Caffey; bonus grandson, Makal Lewis; sister-in-law, Geneva Banks; aunt, Iva Booker as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Nicholas Scott Banks Jr.

March 3, 1949 - December 28, 2023