UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2004
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

       Georgia                          001-08918               58-1575035
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(State or other jurisdiction           (Commission           (IRS Employer
      of incorporation)                File Number)        Identification No.)

          303 Peachtree St., N.E.
             Atlanta, Georgia                               30308
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(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)	

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (404) 588-7711

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On November 8, 2004, Douglas N. Daft resigned as a director of SunTrust Banks, Inc. ("SunTrust"). Earlier this year, Mr. Daft resigned from his positions as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca Cola Company.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
 (Registrant)

Date: November 8, 2004

                             By:   /s/ Raymond D. Fortin
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                                       Raymond D. Fortin
                                       Senior Vice President and General Counsel