Charles Ray Banning, "Vern", age 58 passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County he was a talented mechanic and a son of the Late Charlie Young Banning.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother Jane Blake Banning, children - Jeremy Banning, Jennifer Banning, Ray Banning, Katie Higgins and her husband Scott, grandchildren - Conner Banning, Brayden Banning, Madelyn Banning, Liam Banning, Blaine Higgins, Ayanna Banning, Charlie Banning, Thomas Michales and Jordan Michales; one brother - David Banning, one sister - Anita Marlowe, and a number of other relatives and friends.

The family will be gathering at Mr. Banning's home. In keeping with his wishes services will be private.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Charles "Vern" Banning.