Wilbanks, Eddie Ray (Jasper)

  • Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Eddie Wilbanks
Eddie Wilbanks

Eddie Ray Wilbanks, 65, of Jasper, Tennessee, was called home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. 

Eddie was born to the late Hubert Wilbanks and Pauline Martin Wilbanks on January 2, 1958. He was married to Betty Bishop Wilbanks and was a Truck Driver for FedEx. Eddie enjoyed fishing. He loved going to flea markets, guns, watching westerns and spending time with his family.

Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Wilbanks; mother, Pauline Martin Smith; son, Bo John Wilbanks and brother, Edward Wilbanks.

He leaves his memories to his wife Betty Bishop Wilbanks; sons, Cody Ray (Lily) Wilbanks, Billy J. Goode; daughters, Dollie Goode, Betty Jo Goode and Carrie Ann (David) Bobo; sister Nina Kukis; grandchildren, Caleb, Allison and Paydan, Bobo, Jeremiah Wilbanks and Matt.

Visitation is Thursday, June 8, from 2-7 p.m. CST and on Friday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tn.

Funeral services will be on Friday, June 9, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Pastor David Berry officiating.

Burial will be on Friday, June 9, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper, Tn. immediately following the funeral service.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tn. 37347, 423 942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.


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