Arvall Bankston Jr.

Arvall Bankston Jr. obituary, TROY, NY

Arvall Bankston Jr.

Arvall Bankston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2011.
Bankston, Arvall Jr. TROY Arvall Bankston Jr. "Aj" entered eternal rest on August 30, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital. He is survived by his parents, Arvall and Alice Bankston Sr.; four children, Shamyra Watters, Sarita, Justin, and Ashley Bankston; his sister, Laurie J. Bankston-Stroud; also survived by five grand-children, two nieces, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services Wednesday, September 7, 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 441 Washington Ave. Viewing 9-11 a.m. at the church. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Troy N.Y.

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5 Entries

Mary Pressley Smith

September 8, 2011

Mrs. Bankston and family,

...earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this dark time.

September 7, 2011

To Val's family,

My heart is very heavy upon learning of his passing. He was a great childhood friend. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Kevin Darcy

Janice Thomas

September 6, 2011

Laurie,words cannot express the sympathy I have for you and your family.You are all in my prayers.

Wanda L. Reed

September 6, 2011

Ms. Alice and Bankston Family: My heart is deeply saddened for you in the passing of your son and family member. Know that I continue to pray with and for you. Please also know that I love you, dearly.

Darlene Messina

September 4, 2011

Dear Banks and Family: I was so sorry to read of your son's passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and know my prayers are uplifted for peace for you. Darlene Messina

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