Bankston

James “Rust y” Russell Bankston, 69, of Cameron died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at his home in Cameron.

A graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 29, at Sand Grove Cemetery in Milano.

Mr. Bankston was born Dec. 28, 1953, to George Truitt and Dera Louis (Mathis) Bankston in Rockdale.

He graduated from Milano High School.

He owned Nat’s for 49 years.

Mr. Bankston enjoyed music, playing the guitar and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Dera Bankston; and two sisters, Nina Avrett and Robbie Bankston.

Survivors are a daughter, Meagan Young and husband Chris of Thorndale; a son, Neil Bankston of Hutto; a brother, George Bankston and wife Joyce of Milano; his grandchildren, Rylee Bankston, Colby Bankston and Scarlett Young; and a special friend, Lynn Bankston of Thorndale.

Pallbearers were Kelly Bankston, Dillon Bankston, Cody Avrett, Philip Young, Tyler Avrett, Weston Avrett and Garrett Morton.