Gerald W. Bankes, 90 years old, husband of Jean Kaylor Bankes for 66 years, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born September 13, 1933, to the late Melroy and Alona Cooper Bankes, in Wilkes Barre, PA. Gerald was a US Navy veteran and was retired from the US Government. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, nine grandchildren and 7great-grandchildren. Services will be on Friday, December 1, at Rolan G. Taylor Funeral Home at 3:00 pm with visitation from 1:00 until the hour of service.