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Anthony Banks Obituary

Age 58 of Merrillville, IN departed this life on Wednesday April 13, 2016. Tony served honorably in the U.S. Army for four years, where he reached the rank of Sergeant. He also was ordered to active duty with the U.S. Army Reserves to serve during the Desert Storm conflict. He was a civilian employee with the Indiana State Police working as an Automotive Mechanic for 23 years. He had a passion for cars and motorcycles and was a former member of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club. He leaves to cherish his memory parents Lunda and Courtney Banks; wife Tracie and children Lauren and Anthony Banks. Visitation Saturday April 23, 2016 from 9-10:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 10:00 a.m. all services at Carter Memorial CME Church 635 West 49th Avenue. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 20, 2016.

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Patricia Banks

April 14, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Patricia Banks

April 14, 2019

Love you Anthony

December 16, 2016

Thinking of you today and always
Love,
Tracie

November 24, 2016

Love you daddy
-Daisha

Patricia Banks

April 24, 2016

Love you brother rest in peace

Gwendolyn Payne

April 24, 2016

To my brother from your sister love you always and never be forgotten

April 22, 2016

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Banks Family. Tony will be missed.
Trooper Erick F. Gilliam
(Retired D13)

Donna Gentry

April 22, 2016

RIP Tony, Prayers for your family.

April 21, 2016

RIP BROTHER LOVE YOU
PATRICIA

George Johnson

April 20, 2016

To the entire Banks family. I would like to extend my condolences to you, on the passing of my friend Tony. My prayers are with you.

April 20, 2016

May you walk among those also taken too early from serving in distant lands and back here patrolling the streets of the homeland. You will be dearly missed by all whom were fortunate to have known you.

Trooper Michael L. Gayer (Retired D13)

Jackie Outlaw-Block

April 20, 2016

For the Lord does not abandon anyone forever. Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion according to the greatness of his unfailing love." (NLT) Lamentations 3:22-26; 31-32

Love, Jackie

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Carter Memorial CME Church

635 West 49th Avenue, IN

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23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Carter Memorial CME Church

635 West 49th Avenue, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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