Faye Banister

Faye Banister, a resident of Holiday Island, Arkansas, was born October 6, 1937 in Emporia, Kansas, a son of Clarence Faye Sr. and Mary Irene (Ferrin) Banister. He departed this life Thursday, September 11, 2014 in Fayetteville, at the age of 76 years. Faye was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of the American Legion and retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation. On October 26, 1975, Faye was united in marriage with Shirley L. (Clark) Banister who survives him of the home. He is also survived by one son, Layne A. Feldman of Kansas City, Kan.; three daughters, Debra Whitmore of Onega, Kan., Lisa K. and husband Allen Foster of Burlingame, Kan., and Teresa J. Bender of Topeka, Kan.; one brother, Robert Banister of Topeka, Kan.; nine grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends and loved ones; and his beloved animals. Faye was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Banister; one son, Ricky Lee Banister; and two infant boys. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service. Memorial donations may be made to the Good Shepherd Humane Society, 6486 Highway 62 East, Eureka Springs, Arkansas 72632. Online condolences may be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. © Nelson Funeral Service, Inc. 2014.