Alvin Earl Bankston

Alvin Earl Bankston, 80, a resident of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in a local healthcare facility.
He was the son of the late Clent Bankston; his mother, Hattie Reed Bankston; and his stepmother, Edna Bankston.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Ben Wyatt; his grandson, Joshua Wyatt; brothers, Bob Bankston, Calvin Bankston and Ralph Bankston; his sisters, Polly Hutsell, Gladys Gibson and Dot White.
He was a longtime employee and retired from Magic Chef. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and was a member of North Cleveland Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ponzella Bankston; his son, Jeff Bankston and his wife Jamie; his daughters, Pam Wyatt and Hope Bankston; his grandchildren, Bre Bankston, Marina Bankston, Cassie Wyatt, Dusti George and Suzanne Townsend; his sisters, Betty Kay Richmond and Joy Dixon and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 6 from 5 until 7 pm, at the Companion Funeral Home.
A celebration of his life is planned for Monday, January 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home with Reverend Mack Streun officiating. Interment will follow at 2:30 pm at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Alvin or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Bankston family with these arrangements.