Kyle Ryan Bankston

Kyle Ryan Bankston entered the gates of Heaven on the day of his 39th birthday, Tuesday, November 19, 2024. There will be a gathering of family and friends at Forest Baptist Church in Forest, MS on December 1, 2024, from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM. 

Kyle was born to Billy and Myra Bankston on November 19, 1985, in Meridian, MS. He lived in Lake, MS for the past year after moving from Pearl, MS. Kyle was a good father and provider. He loved watching and being involved in all of his childrens’ sporting and extracurricular activities and was an avid Ole Miss fan. Kyle enjoyed his church and was involved in many ministries including choir and Upwards Basketball as a coach. He had a great sense of humor and always had an extremely positive attitude. Kyle loved all of his family and was loved by all of them. 

Kyle leaves behind his loving wife of eighteen years Kristen Bankston; his parents, Billy and Myra Bankston; his three children, Parker Cruz Bankston, Sailor Grace Bankston and Asher Cole Bankston; his brother, Daniel Bankston (Cindy) of Madison, AL; his twin sister, Kelly Copeland (Justin) of Philadelphia, MS; his two nephews, Brody and Jase Copeland and a host of other relatives and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Hope Lodge through the American Cancer Society.