Bankson, Russell A. Age 88 of Fairmont, MN formerly of Minneapolis. Went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2014. Retired Insurance Agent. Preceded by wife, Eleanor and parents, Abel and Melita Bankson. Survived by children, Elizabeth (Betsy) Hummel and husband Richard, Timothy (Joanie), Daniel (Cindy) and John (Jean Sramek); 8 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Les Bankson (Joyce), and Benjamin Bankson. Service 7 PM THURSDAY, Brookdale Covenant Church, 5139 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN. 55429. brookdalecovenant.org. Visitation 1 hour prior. Private interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Brookdale Covenant Church. albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410