Martel Bankswas bom on August24, 1929 to Wanda Banks and TonyTaylor.

He received his formal education in the Alexander City School System.

0n Thursday, October30 ,2014, Martel was
called to his etemal rest at his residence. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents Willie Mae
Banks and Kizer Banks and his greatgrandmother Ethel Mae Stone.

His memories will forever be in the hearts of his
wife, Temecula Wilson; mother;Wanda Banks;
father, TonyTaylor; one daughter, Asia Hughley;
two step-children, Jerica Wilson and Javaris
Wilson; one sister, Crystal Banks; a special
friend, Jumaane Hoyett; special aunt, phyilis
Banks (Brian); 3 nephews, Jaquavious Banks,
Brezoski Smith, and Jordan 0wens; and a host of
uncles, aunts, other relatives, and fiiends.