Roy Gene Banning, 78, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away May 23, 2006, in Arkoma. He was born May 21, 1928, in Fayetteville, AR, to Charley and India (Brackett) Banning.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Roy is survived by a son; Larry Banning of Arkoma, OK, a brother; Wesley Banning, Moore, OK, a granddaughter; Stacy Banning of Muldrow, OK and two great-granddaughters, Erica and Alana.

Services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 25, 2006, at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, OK. Services under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Leave an on-line message to the family at www.gracemanorfh.com