Colton Eli Willbanks

Colton Eli Willbanks passed away suddenly July 28, 2024. He was 29. Born April 24, 1995 to Vance & Deena Willbanks in Porterville, Ca where he attended local schools & graduated from Citrus High School.

He went on to help the mentally disabled for many years, becoming a Behaviorist & Developmental Support Professional and CPR Instructor while studying pre-administration. But his favorite activity by far was spending time with his 3 year old daughter, Olive, who was the light of his life.

He loved to help others & did so whenever he was needed, arriving with his contagious laugh and bright smile that lit up any room he entered. We are shattered at his sudden passing and the loss of that bright smile taken to soon.

He is survived by his daughter, Olive Aurora Willbanks; mother and Stepfather, Deena & Bryan Gibson; sister, Tori Smith; brother, Casey (Ashley) Willbanks; aunts, Steva (Ron) Aker, Helen (Mike) Davis, Sheila Hevle, Darla Willbanks; 3 step aunts, Donna, Bobby & Kelly Phillips; uncles Alan (Martha) Cox & Steve (Melissa) Gibson; nephew, Vance Albert Willbanks; nieces Riley Elkington, Aurora & Aricelli Willbanks; and many cousins.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Gage Garrett Willbanks; father, Vance Willbank; uncle, Kenny Willbanks; and grandparents, Jeff & Janny Willbanks & Reba & Brownie Cox.

Services to be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at C & L Ranch, 22875 Ave 128 unit B, Porterville, California from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.