Frank Charles Banks, 57, died Wednesday (Nov. 9, 2016) at his home in Newton.He was born on Feb. 12, 1959, in Newton, the son of Charles E. and Johanna Purl Banks. Frank attended schools in Newton. After high school, he went to work for Trampco, Inc. in Wichita; later he went to work for the City of Newton in the sanitation department for 30 years until he retired in December 2015.Frank was an avid football fan and enjoyed watching the University of Texas Longhorns; his favorite holiday was Halloween. He enjoyed watching scary movies and listening to music of the 70s.Survivors include his sisters Julie Grooms of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Grace Ebersole of Clairton, Pennsylvania, Terri Jones of Parkville, Maryland, Twila Smith of Newton and Myrtle Banks of Wichita; along with a host of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Vernon and Michael.The casket will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 12, 2016) at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends between 2 and 4 p.m.There will be no services as cremation will take place, followed by a private family inurnment at the Greenwood Cemetery in Newton.A memorial has been established with the Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton.