Rodney McCory Banks, 54, of Madison, VA, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at UVA Culpeper Medical Center. He was born on June 20, 1970, in Albemarle County, VA to Teresa Banks and the late George Dade. Mr. Banks was known for his delicious cooking and always took charge of making holiday dinners. He enjoyed working on cars and was a skilled mechanic. He loved to play basketball and golf as well as watching them both, but he especially loved watching the Dallas Cowboys, Looney Tunes, and old cartoons. His true gift was making people laugh and he would laugh right along with them! He was our protector and will truly be missed. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his children, Briana Adu (husband, Adebola), Dylan Banks (wife, Marie), Mya Banks, and Jasmine Banks; his grandchildren, Ayomide Adu, Anjola Adu, Zelda Clarke, and Rayne Clarke; his brother, Tyrone Banks; his aunts and uncles, Janet Frye, Karen Marriner (husband, David Sr.), Mattie Payne, Clinton Banks (wife, Carolyn), and Timothy Banks (wife, Doreen); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church, 1165 Mud Rd. Madison, VA 22727. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.