Rylin Mantrell Banks' Obituary
Rylin Mantrell Banks passed in peace on October 8th, 2024, at his home in Asheville, NC. Rylin was born April 26th, 2011, to his beloved mother Tashayla Hill-Patterson and father Rafeal Banks. A young boy full of love and light, Rylin is remembered as family oriented, kind, humorous, and intelligent. He found joy in many ways, including spending time with his family and friends, gaming, swimming, and playing basketball. He spent most of his time with his mother and sister, where a tight knit bond flourished. The strength of his family unit was displayed through every aspect of Rylin’s life as he was well loved, nurtured, and encouraged to pursue the greatest. He surpassed all his goals and touched the hearts of many, as he will continue to do so whilst his spirit lives on.
Rylin is preceded in eternal life by his two elder brothers Charles and Tyrion Drake, and great grandmothers Rose Plato, and Juanita Banks. He is survived by mother Tashayla Rivers, stepfather Darius Rivers, and father Rafeal Banks, as well as his only sister, Ashton Shugart; brothers Katarius, Rai’sean, R’Mello, Rafeal Jr, Jmerius, and Rafeal; grandmothers Gala Hill and Mary Banks; grandfathers Kirk Hill and Napoleon Sockwell; Aunts Takyra Hill-Patterson, Marshena Banks, Sparkle Wheeler, and Nicole Oppedal; uncles Tylin, Tyron, and Kirk (KJ) Hill-Patterson; special cousins Sanyi Banks, Jayce Austin, Dion Carter, and KJ Manuel; and a host of friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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