Simon Alexander Banister Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 14, 2023, at the age of 81, Simon Alexander Banister of Auburn, Alabama passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Simon Alexander Banister to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Evelyn Irwin Banister; his son Simon Alexander "Alex" Banister; his brothers, William "Bill" Banister, Chris Banister and Grady Banister; and his parents, Grady H. Banister and Mary Porter Banister.
He is survived by: his wife Kaye Heptinstall Banister; his children, Angela Banister Schuessler (David), Ashley A. Wheeler (Mike), J. Rhett Wheeler (Holly) and Laurie W. Hanson; his grandchildren, Simon Schuessler, Ruby Schuessler, John Horsley, Rhett Horsley, Grace Hanson, Tyler Hanson, Elizabeth Wheeler and William Wheeler; and his stepchildren, Douglas Stewart, Sarah Stewart and Margaret Stewart. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, friends, and other family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church's "Mercy" fund, providing assistance for those in need and reflecting Simon's lifelong commitment to giving back.