Born in Anderson County, he was the son of the late Jesse (Bill) and Dana Pruitt Banister. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ware Shoals. He was retired from Smith and Waters, Ware Shoals and a veteran in the U.S. Army.
Surviving are: three daughters, Dee Dee Hanks and husband Scott of Anderson, Tracey McCall of Piedmont, Dina Sosa and husband Fernando of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Jason Shirley and wife Angie and Jeremy Shirley all of Piedmont; two step-sons, Grady Davis and wife Debbie and Joe Davis of Ware Shoals; one step-daughter, Ann D. Campbell and husband Allen of Greenwood; two sisters, Shelby Hopper and Beverly Green; eight grandchildren, Casey Martin, Ivy McCall, Travis Hanks, Daniella Fry, Julianna Sosa, Bry Willard, Logan McCall and Andy Shirley; ten great-grandchildren, Jaylen, Powell, Barrett, Madison, Caleb, Jairus, Kinley, Edda, Nora and Miles.
He was predeceased by a grandchild, Noah Shirley and a step-son, Jim Davis.
Graveside Services will be held 3PM at Oakbrook Memorial Park on Saturday with Rev. Hans Wunch and Rev. Ron Culbertson officiating.
The family is at the home of a niece, Debbie Hopper Dooley, 307 Heyward Avenue. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com