THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, November 13, 1952

 

Samuel Collins Bankston, 64, died suddenly about 7 o’clock Friday evening of a heart attack.

He was a native of Griffin, Ga., but had lived in Florida for many years. He moved to Bunnell from Hastings 27 years ago and had been engaged in the cattle business here since that time.

Funeral services were held at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon from the Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Carr officiating. Burial followed at Espanola Cemetery with Carl Davis Funeral Home of Palatka in charge.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Bertha and three grandsons, all of Bunnell.

Pallbearers were William Deen, Curtis Deen, A. B. Johnston, Walton Johnston, Danny Johnston, J. B. Pellicer, all of whom are nephews of Mr. Bankston.

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Born: 02 Sep 1887, Griffin, Jackson CO, GA
Died: 07 Nov 1952, Bunnell, Flagler CO, FL
Spouse: Katherine Delores (Kate) Johnston and Lillian