Willie L. Banks

Willie L Banks, affectionately known as Bo, Dad, and Pop Pop, 73, of Hudson, MA, passed on Monday, September 30, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Soboll) Banks, also of Hudson, MA.

Willie was born in Troy, Alabama, on November 21, 1950, to his late parents Willie Banks, Sr. and Mary Frances Scott, both of Troy, Alabama.

Willie is survived by his wife Carolyn (Soboll) Banks of Hudson, MA; his children Zorana Williams of Birmingham, AL, Angela Banks-Mitchell of Stow, MA, Shannon “Renee” Collins and her husband Clay of Atlanta, GA, Jermaine Glenn of Boston, MA, Kimberly “Kimmie” Gagarin and her husband Mark of San Diego, CA, and Marissa Banks and her partner Melissa Grondin of Plainville, CT; his sister Cora Scott of Boston, MA; his grandchildren Adreanna Banks, Saquanna Williams, Love Williams, David Collins, Carter Collins, Zoe Collins, Jayla Brown, Sapphire Pearson-Glenn, Maxamous Person-Glenn, Jahmaine Washington-Glenn, Alexis J Mitchell, Alexandria J Banks-Mitchell, Angel J Bethea, Sebastian Gagarin, Nico Gagarin; as well as other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Willie Sr. and Mary Frances Scott, his sister Jane Malisham, his brother Steve Scott, and grand daughter Auriana J Banks-Mitchell.

Professionally Willie was a corrections officer for MCI Concord for over 33 years. He was also a crossing guard for the Hudson Police Department. His favorite sports to play were basketball and baseball. Willie was a jack of all trades. You could find him fixing cars, chopping wood, raking leaves, trimming trees, shoveling snow, and collecting grapes for muscadine wine. His gardens were always bountiful, and overflowing with the best produce.

If he wasn't in the yard, you could find him in the kitchen canning the fruits of his labor, and creating the most delicious meals of every kind. Going to concerts with his wife and listening to music soothed his soul, and brought him great joy. He was always up for a road trip, and loved his family very deeply.

A Celebration of Willie’s Life will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, beginning at 3pm, at Tighe Hamilton Regional Funeral Home, 50 Central Street, in Hudson, MA.  

Guests are encouraged to wear a pop of color - Willie never took life too seriously and would want all to celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers please send donations and cards to the family at: Carolyn Banks, 240 Central Street, Hudson, MA 01749, or electronically via Venmo @Kimmiegags