It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that we sadly announce the passing of Willie Lee βRustyβ O'Banner, Jr., age 41, of Barnwell, South Carolina.
He passed away Sunday, July 5th, at Wellstar MCG, Augusta, Georgia.
Celebration of Life Service will take place Friday, July 10th, 11 A.M., at Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church. There will be no viewing after the eulogy. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Moments of Viewing and Reflection will take place Thursday, July 9th, 5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M, at M.F. Riley's Memorial Chapel.
Please remember to keep the O'Banner family lifted in prayer.
You may email condolences to: mfrileysfuneralhome@yahoo.com
Send flowers to the service of Willie Lee "Rusty" O'Banner, Jr.
Eric Baxter sent Ocean Devotion for Willie Lee "Rusty" O'Banner, Jr. - July 09, 2026
Janice Braswell sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Willie Lee "Rusty" O'Banner, Jr. - July 08, 2026
Alexander Shaw sent Serene Lily Basket for Willie Lee "Rusty" O'Banner, Jr. - July 08, 2026
Sending my deepest condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss Pam and Faith. Rusty will be truly missed may God cover you and the Family give you strength.
My condolences to the family, former teacher πππ
My Condolences To The O'Banner Family You Are In My Prayers ππΏππΏ ππΏ
Our condolences goes out to the family from the Fields family he will be truly missed
To the family, Rusty will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He will live on in many many others that he will be share with. His loved lives on day and night may God forever bless each of you, rest in peace my brother we will see you in the morning. Teresa, children and the Jerusalem Baptist Church family
To The Family,
Rusty will be deeply missed by many. May you hold onto tje moments and memories created along the years. My God continue to give you all the strength that only he can.
Rusty, this is a hard one. I'm gonna miss you so much. I'm gonna miss you from calling. I'm gonna miss you from texting Aunt. just checking to make sure you are OK when I seen you yesterday give my heart peace to know that you look like you were just resting, but you will never be forgotten.To the family I cannot take away the pain, but I can be beside you in it. My heart breaks for you. Please know you are not alone. No words can capture what you must be feeling. I am simply so sorry Holding you close in my thoughts today and every day that follows.
Take Your Rest, My Nephew β€οΈ
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.