Banks Brown

Mr. Banks Brown, 77, of Plains, passed away early Wedensday morning, February 6, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, February 8, in the chapel at Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., with Rev. Brooks Partain officiating. A committal service, with full military honors and Masonic graveside rites will follow at Smithville Cemetery, with grandchildren serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends between the hours of 4:00 & 7:00 PM Thursday, February 7, at Hancock Funeral Home, and at other times at the family residence, 272 Ellis Road in Plains. Born January 18, 1936 in Humphreys County, TN, he was a son of the late Sim Brown and Virgie Ovela Story Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired military mechanic, having served in the Air Force for 8 years, achieving the rank of Airman First Class, and in the Army for 18 years, achieving the rank of CW2. He was a member of Smithville United Methodist Church, and was a Master Mason, serving as Worshipful Master for 3 terms and Lodge Secretary for 6 terms. He was also a Shriner, a member of Hasan Shrine Temple in Albany, a Scottish Rite Mason, and held the 32nd Masonic degree. Survivors include his wife, Mary Brown of Plains; his children, Georgie O. Brown of Plains, Johnny B. Brown of Leesburg, and Kim S. Iacono (& her husband Mark) of Plains; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Smithville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 9, Bronwood, GA 39826; or to the Albany Rescue Mission, 604 N Monroe St., Albany, GA 31701. To sign our online guestbook and express your condolences to the Brown family, please visit www.hancockfuneralhomeinc.com Hancock Funeral Home, 427 S. Lee St., is in charge of arrangements.