James S. Banks, "Jimmy", age 76, of Delmar, died Sunday, November 25, 2007 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born December 24, 1930 in Delmar, a son of the late Willard T. Banks, Sr. and Mabel Frances Banks. Born and raised in Delmar, Jimmy was a member of the Delmar Maryland School State Championship Soccer Team. After leaving high school, he loved his work as the owner and operator of the Delmar American Filling Station, where he worked for over 33 years. He was a life member of the Delmar Fire Department where he served for over 49 years. He served many years as Chief Engineer and was a member of the Delaware and Maryland Fire Police. He was also a member of the Delmar VFW Post 8276 Men's Auxiliary. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and everyone who knew him will remember how much he loved cutting grass with his John Deere tractor. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean S. Banks, whom he married on April 18, 1949; a son, James S. "Sam" Banks, II and his wife, Colette; a daughter, Donna Wilkosz and her husband, Ron, all of Delmar; 4 grandchildren, Jordan Banks of Delmar, Devin Banks, stationed in Iraq, Stephanie Ruark and her husband, Ken of Delmar and Heather Townsend and her husband, John of Delmar; 2 step grandchildren, Missy Brubaker of Delmar and Aaron Brubaker of Chesapeake, VA; and great grandchildren, Lauren, Justin and Marley Ruark and Brittany, Hunter and Brianna Townsend. He is also survived by a sister, Virginia Gorsuch, several nieces and nephews, and his special pet, his dog "Chico". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Banks, Jr. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2007 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and also Friday from 1:00 to 2:00, at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where a fireman's funeral will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. The Reverend Sam McWilliams will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.