FRANKLIN — Deacon James “Moochie” Banks Sr. of Sandy Ridge Road, passed away on Oct. 30, 2016.

The homegoing celebration will be at 11a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, in First Baptist Church, 318 Hall St., Franklin, with Elder James C. Banks Jr. delivering the message of comfort; the Rev. D. Shawrod Riddick Jr. is the host pastor. Burial will be in Diamond Grove Church Cemetery.

A traditional service with dignity will be conducted by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home Inc., 224 S. Main St., Franklin.