Alfred Manly Banks — longtime pastor of Buhl Baptist Church and southern gospel singer — dies Oct. 6, 2020

Alfred Manly Banks — longtime pastor of Buhl Baptist Church and southern gospel singer — died Oct. 6, 2020. He was 65.

Banks’ love of music paved the way for him to lead music at Dunn’s Creek Baptist Church, Echola, from his early 20s until he felt the call to serve as a pastor in 1994.

Banks served for two years as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Berry, and in 1997 became pastor of Buhl Baptist Church, where he served until his death.

Banks is survived by his wife of 39 years, Susan; daughters, Courtney and Amanda; son, Adam; and two grandchildren.