Donald Banks, Original Bass Singer, of The Original Tymes

**ceasar** · 10-08-2011, 01:20 PM

Hello everyone,
It is with deep saddnes that I inform you of the passing of my friend DONALD BANKS.
Him and I meet at the age of 10 years old.
We lived in the same block. Neither of us thinking,
That we would grow up and record the classic [[SO MUCH IN LOVE )
He will truly be missed. Keep him and his family in your prayers.
Thank you
Ceasar
The
Original
Tymes

**ralpht** · 10-08-2011, 01:35 PM

Ceaser,
My deepest condolences, my friend. That's a tough one. He will live on through the music you guys made together.

**MadLad** · 10-08-2011, 02:21 PM

So sorry to hear this sad news Ceasar. I send my condolences to you, Norman and the guys. I'll keep you and his family in my prayers.

**marv2** · 10-08-2011, 02:50 PM

I am very sorry to hear this Ceasar. I know it is not easy to lose a life long friend. I will remember Donald Banks for his music and smooth vocals. My condolences go out to you, his family and friends. Rest in peace Donald and thank you.

Marv

**paladin** · 10-08-2011, 03:35 PM

I am so sorry to hear this Ceasar, please extend my condolences.

Kdubya

**JimBagley** · 10-08-2011, 03:37 PM

Thank you for letting us know, Caesar. Donald's family and the group will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim

**tom_moulton** · 10-08-2011, 04:05 PM

So Sorry to hear About Donald.RIP

**mark speck** · 10-08-2011, 08:35 PM

Sorry to hear about this, Caesar...I know that you guys have been together for quite a long time, with only one personnel change [[that one also due to death). Like everyone else has said, Donald will live on through the music. RIP, Donald, and thank you...

Best,

Mark

**mr soul** · 10-09-2011, 05:45 AM

So sorry to hear this, Caesar...condolences to family & friends.

Donald Banks R.I.P.

**jaybs** · 10-09-2011, 06:06 AM

What sad news to hear Ceaser, your music has been such an inspiration to many of us, may Donald R.I.P. and condolences to all Family & Friends.

**splanky** · 10-09-2011, 07:35 AM

Sorry to hear this, Ceasar. I think everyone here understands your pain. May he rest in peace and all of the good memories
stay with those that loved him...

**Koach** · 10-09-2011, 12:07 PM

My condolences go out to his loved ones.

**ceasar** · 10-11-2011, 03:22 PM

F.Y.I.
Cards, letters, etc.can be sent to .........
THE TYMES, INC.
P.O. BOX #48297
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19144
c/o JANICE BANKS

**juicefree20** · 10-11-2011, 10:34 PM

Ceasar,

My sincere condolences to his family & to you & The Tymes.

**nosey** · 10-12-2011, 08:11 AM

Sorry to hear of your loss Ceasar of a lifelong friend. You all made such beautiful music together. May he RIP.

**GeeTee(HPK)** · 10-12-2011, 12:57 PM

My condolences to the lost of your friend,the group and his family. May he rest in peace.

**moe** · 10-12-2011, 01:08 PM

My sincere condolences, Ceasar.......to you and his family.

**ceasar** · 10-13-2011, 07:44 PM

Today we laid DONALD BANKS to rest.
It was a very nice and happy going home service.
We THE TYMES sang his favorite song, WONDERFUL , WONDERFUL.
Everyone had nothing but nice things to say.
I printed up all your condolences , they were all read.
So again I thank you all.
Ceasar

**smooth** · 10-13-2011, 07:53 PM

Ceasar
May God continue to Bless You,The Tymes and The Donald Banks Family.
Continue to keep your Heads up high and know that Your Soulful Detroit Family Prays for all of You.

Abraham Smooth wilson