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     Clayton Arley Banks was born on December 29, 1927 at Carroll Co., Virginia.³ He married Alva Ruth Arlene Yeatts, daughter of Coy Oliver Yeatts and Mary Lee Agee, on January 28, 1949 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,5 Clayton Arley Banks died on December 31, 2004 at Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,5 He Clayton Arley Banks, age 77, of Dugspur, passed away December 31, 2004 at his residence. Mr. Banks is survived by his wife, Sylvia N. Banks of the home; daughter & son-in-law, Paulette & Bob Johnson of Bluefied, VA; son, Lane Banks of Port Royal, SC; stepdaughter, Sharon Coulson of Woodlawn; stepson, G. C. Goad of the home; sisters & brother-in-law, Mabel & Ed Stanley of Pennsylvania; and Lucille Lewis of Roanoke; brothers & sisters-in-law, Leonard & Inez Banks and Waymon & Pauline Banks, both of Meadows of Dan; grandchildren, Amy Mathis; Oliver Banks; Annie Banks and Arabella Johnson and step granddaughter, Jennifer Goad. Mr. Banks was preceded in death by his first wife, Arlene Yeatts Banks. He will be greatly missed by family and loved ones. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 5, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Mayberry Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robert C. Johnson will officiate. on January 7, 2005.⁵