His father was William Robert Bannister.
Survivors are: his mother, Roberta Tisdale Knoth; a sister, Gail B. McCarthy of Sahuarita, Ariz.; two nieces; an uncle; and several cousins.
Memorials may be sent to: Carondelet Hospice Foundation, 120 North Tucson Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85716-4740
