Johnathan “John Boi” Wilbanks passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020.
He was born December 4, 1989 in Madison County to David Hill and Linda Wilbanks Hopper. Mr. Wilbanks was a self-employed mechanic since age 14. A Baptist in belief, he loved to work on cars, ride 4-wheelers, music, family, children, cutting up and playing jokes on his family and he always wore a smile.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Linda and Bryant Hopper of Toone; his father and stepmother, David and Rhonda Hill of Pocahontas; two sons, Abel James Wilbanks and Braiden Earnest, both of Pocahontas; four sisters, Angela Hopper of Hornsby, Kayla Hopper of Iuka, MS, Davina Hill of Pocahontas, and Melisia Maybury of Bolivar; his brother David Hill of Pocahontas; maternal grandmother, Sadie Swinford of Medon; paternal grandmother Girlene Hopper of Toone; paternal grandfather Charles Hill of Toone; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather James Wilbanks and paternal step-grandfather Robert Hopper. The family requests memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org/doante)
While visiting or attending services for Mr. Wilbanks, please consider the following guidelines:
* Maintain 6 feet between yourself and the next closest person;
* Refrain from hugs and handshakes;
* When you sneeze or cough, use your elbow to cover your nose and mouth;
* Wash your hands often;
* Avoid touching your face; and
* Minimize time spent in places where people gather.
Thank you for your consideration.
