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Brad Banky Obituary
AGE: 49 • Houston, TX
Special people do come along and grace our lives. Brad Banky was such a person. We had the joy of knowing, and now the sorrow of losing, this special person.
Over his 49 years, Brad was many things to many people in many places. He jammed a lot into his life and into ours. Born in Chicago, he decided at age four months to move to Morristown, New Jersey to be closer to the world's financial center. First came Morristown High and Virginia Tech before getting on with it on Wall Street, followed by trading roles for major financial companies in Philadelphia, Fort Lee, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, back in Chicago, then Houston, which became home. He made, kept and cherished an army of friends along a road that the ugly C made too short.
Most important to Brad was his family. He leaves his wife Gemma, his two light-up sons Conor and Kevin, his parents, his brother, his nieces and nephews. He joins his beloved big sister, who also left us way too soon.
We who knew him will laugh with and about him. Unlike Brad who never dealt in understatements, we say in understatement we will remember him. He was a special person.
A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Second Baptist Church West Campus with Rev. Keith Carmichael officiating. Those wishing to make memorial gifts may do so to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486.
Funeral services held under the direction of
Schmidt Funeral Home
1344 W. Grand Parkway South ~ Katy, Texas 77494 ~ (281) 391-2424
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Jonathan Fletcher
December 3, 2022
I drove past your house today, remembering the fun of our time together as kids. The famous falling off the roof incident on Ellsworth, pillow fight competition at MHS, and the weekends spent on Jonathan Smith. You were a great friend to me and memories of those days always make me smile. Your charisma was unmatched, you were the king of our class, and I was always honored that you accepted me as a friend, I am better for having known you and think of you often. Rest in Peace my friend.
Susan Willis
October 19, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just learned tonight, 10/19/22, of Brad's passing. I worked with Brad in Fort Lee. I remember his love of music and going with other friends to see his band play. His smile was always welcoming and kind.
Please know that Brad was missed tonight by two old friends who remember him fondly.
John McGuire
July 11, 2019
Hey Pal,
Hard to believe its been three years. Crazy. Seems like you were just here. Think of you every day buddy.
Tell you this much - you have one helluva family. You would be proud.
Miss ya pal.
March 2, 2017
Can't believe he's gone! He was a good friend to me when we were young and I remember him like it was yesterday. RIP Bardo!
John McGuire
December 7, 2016
Thinking of you and your family during this holiday season.
Miss ya pal.
Hong Kong Sevens 1996
Steve "Feets" Fierro
August 18, 2016
Shamus McGuire
August 12, 2016
Brad was a tremendous guy. He was and is a constant positive memory for me all the way back to childhood. Rest in peace, buddy. My best to you, Mr. and Mrs Banky. You're in my prayers.
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Larry O'Connor
August 3, 2016
Cornell McGhee
August 3, 2016
So sorry hearing the news of Brad's passing.My condolences .
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Jonell Raborn
July 23, 2016
Like his army of friends, I loved and laughed with Brad while he and my daughter were close friends. My heart aches for your family. He WAS special. Your obituary was beautifully written.
Stanton Scott
July 20, 2016
Brad...was great man and guy. I never laugh so hard. I miss my trading buddy and friend. God Bless him and his family ...RIP...forever. Great guy and I will always remember you buddy. God Bless!
Walt& Jan Drummond
July 20, 2016
Dear Mike and Charmaine, we are so sorry to have received this news. Please take comfort in the loving embrace of your family and friends.
Wakt & Jan Drummond
Susan Covington
July 17, 2016
Blake - I was so sorry to read this today. Please know your family is in my thoughts.
Sue Padian Covington
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