Alexander "Alex"

Banks

Alexander "Alex" Fite Banks passed away January 24, 2026 at his home in Spring Hill, Arkansas. His parents, Jason and Laura Banks, were by his side. Alex, a triplet, was born July 3, 2009 in Savannah, Georgia.

Alex is preceded in death by his "Pop", Yancey Reynolds; his cousin, Luke Paul Banks; and uncle, John Yancey Reynolds. Left to cherish his memory are his parents; eight siblings - triplet brothers, Max and David; youngest brother, Isaac; one sister, Keaton Banks; and older brothers, James Lee(wife Jeri, nephew Andy), Levi Lee, Dylan Banks(wife Tori), and Yancey Lee; and his grandparents, Randy and Misty Banks "Papaw & Mamaw", and Jeannie Reynolds "Coco". Alex had a wonderful extended family with many uncles, aunts, and cousins, and a loving community of caregivers that enriched his life.

Alex was born 15 weeks early, spending the first four months of his life in the NICU at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA. Complications from his early birth caused disabilities that followed him his whole life, but those disabilities did not define his spirit. In the first week of his life he earned the nickname "Tough Nut". He was so strong, and so determined to live.

Over the years, his smile was a constant reminder that all was well with his soul. His smile was precious, grateful, and genuine.

He never spoke a word, but communicated in his own way with smiles, laughs, and facial expressions. Familiar voices would make him light up. He had a pretty good "side eye" that kept us all in check, and he played "possum" when he didn't want to do something. He laughed when his brothers got in trouble, he laughed at gross noises. He was an observer of all in our home and our world revolved around him.

Alex brought so much goodness into our life through the many loving people that helped keep him with us for 16 1/2 years. Caregivers, teachers, therapists, doctors, nurses, friends, and prayer warriors - the list is long. Alex was blessed to have each and every one of you. Thank you.

Visitation will be at noon Monday, February 2, 2026 at Bethany Baptist Church in Spring Hill, AR. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with Bro. Eric Fisher and Bro. Larry Don Banks officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens in Hope, AR.