Mr. Mactine Bankston was born August 27, 1947, in Summerville, Georgia to the late Christine and Malcolm Bankston.

He graduated from Chattooga High School in 1966.  He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969, and there he received a Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, and an Expert Rifleman Badge.

On Sunday, August 18, 2024, God called him home to eternal rest.  He is preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Calvin Byron, Lola Mae Byron, Jack Byron, Maebell Morman, Betty Bankston, Bobby Bankston, Benny Bankston, and Jessie Bankston.

He leaves to cherish his memories three loving children, Christopher L. (Natasha) Bankston, Tabitha Bankston, and Dyneshia Bankston (Dewayne) Elder; one brother, Jessie James Bankston; one sister, Doris Shepherd; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mactine has always been full of life.  His loveable spirit will forever dwell in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, August 24, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. John Lewis officiating.

Mr. Bankston will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Saturday.