David Edwin "Eddie" Bankson, age 70, of Malvern went to be with our Lord on January 13, 2022 surrounded by his wife Phyllis and son and daughter-in-law Derrick and Cary.  Eddie was born on May 18, 1951 to Warren M. and Emma Jean Clark Bankson.  Eddie was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he found his Lord and Savior and welcomed him into his heart.  He was a very loving, devoted husband and father.  As a grandfather he spoiled his grandkids.

Eddie graduated from Malvern High School and attended Garland County Community College where he graduated with his Electrical License.  He was employed at Malvern Brick and Tile until they closed their doors.  He then started what would be a 39 year career working for Pactiv in Malvern from which he retired May of 2020.  Eddie was an avid reader and television watcher.  He enjoyed wood and leather working, he was a fisherman, and proud member of the Do Nothing Hunting Club.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Jones Bankson, to whom he married on December 26, 1971; sons, David II (Shelia) Bankson of Poyen and Derrick (Cary) Bankson of Malvern; grandchildren, Dustin Bankson of Poyen, Ethan Bankson and Lilly Bankson of Malvern; his mother, Emma Jean Bankson of Malvern; brother, Warren (Sandy) Bankson of Little Rock; sisters, Kathy (Larry) Walker of Malvern and Anita (Steve) Cordell of Malvern and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, January 17 from 6-8pm at Regency Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, January 18, 2:00pm at Lono Cemetery with Bro Gerald Williams and Warren Bankson officiating.  Pallbearers will be Ethan Bankson, Lilly Bankson, Bart Walker, Adam Cordell, Andrew Cordell and DeWayne Bane.  Honorary pallbearers are Pactiv Maintenance Department.

Arrangements are by Regency Funeral Home.  You may sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.