Bobby Bannister

Mr. Bobby Bannister, Jr. age 62 of Rome, Georgia, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021.

Mr. Bannister was born on July 5, 1959 in Rockmart, GA, to his parents: Bobby Eugene Bannister, Sr. and Mildred Eloise Hooper Bannister. Bobby was a 1979 graduate of Rockmart High School and had worked for Pike Electric as a lineman for many years. He enjoyed fishing, classic rock music and muscle cars, especially Mustangs. Mr. Bannister was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Greg Edwards.

Mr. Bannister is survived by his loving wife, Angela “Angie” Fay Camp Bannister, children: Paul and Miranda Coley and Ben and April Knight, sisters: Deborah Edwards and Vicki Miller, brother, Jeff Bannister and his wife, Angela, 2 grandchildren: Mae Mae Coley and Martin Jordan. Several special nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral Services for Mr. Bobby Bannister, Jr. will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church with Brother Jamie Newsome and Brother Jason Suits officiating. Interment will follow at Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Shiloh Baptist Church on Friday, October 29, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

The family has requested that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to the funeral home to assist with expenses.

Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bobby Bannister, Jr.