Ervin Banks, 81, of Birmingham (formerly of West Blocton, Alabama) died peacefully in Princeton Baptist Medical Center on August 28, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. Ervin was born on January 8, 1939 in Birmingham, AL to the late Alex and Dora Banks.

Ervin is survived by his wife, Johnnie Mary of Birmingham, AL, daughter, Trina McGriff (Vincent) of Williamstown, NJ, son Dorian Banks (Brigette) of Raytown, MO, and son Kim Banks of New York, NY.

Viewing will be from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on September 11, 2020  at Smith & Gaston Funeral Services, 102 6 th Avenue S.W. in Birmingham,
AL. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on September 12, 2020  at Caffee Cemetery in West Blocton, AL. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Smith & Gaston Funeral Services, 102 6th Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL  35211.