LUKE BANNISTER

LUKE BANNISTER obituary, Richmond, VA

LUKE BANNISTER

LUKE BANNISTER Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 5, 2012.
BANNISTER, Luke O. Sr., 77, of Highland Springs, passed away on June 3, 2012. He is survived by sons, Luke O. Bannister Jr. (Candy) and Charles T. Bannister; daughter, Shirlene B. Ratliff (William); sisters, Kathleen Bannister, and Judy Kostyniuk (Stefan); and brother, Martin Bannister; grandchildren, Katie, Curtis, Austin "WD," and Patrick T. Bannister and wife (Emily), Zachary and Brianna Ratliff; great-granddaughter, Leigh Ann Bannister; aunt, Mary Bannister Douglas; devoted companion, Gaynell Taylor; and devoted friends, Terri Davis, Bobby and Jean Gary and Barbara Patterson. Luke was a lifetime member of Plumbers and Steamfitters L. U. 10. He enjoyed going to Atlantic City with family and friends and was an avid rabbit hunter, golfer and train and country music enthusiast. Family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 5 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be announced at a later date at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to CVHAA Football. For information please call Dave Hollins at (804)514-7396.



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June 7, 2012

Sherman and Brenda Burwell(Lotsey & Hardy) posted to the memorial.

June 7, 2012

Rebecca Overacre posted to the memorial.

June 6, 2012

Tammy Rose posted to the memorial.

Sherman and Brenda Burwell(Lotsey & Hardy)

June 7, 2012

We like to convey our thoughts and prayers to the Bannister family , and know our hearts are with you during this time in your life..May God give you comfort in you time of sorrow..Luke was a man we will never forget...You never forget "friends" May you be blessed.

Rebecca Overacre

June 7, 2012

I will miss you, Uncle Luke. My love and prayers go out to all the family.

Tammy Rose

June 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family .

Tammy Slaughter Rose & family

Bob Townsend

June 5, 2012

Luke,I am sorry for loss.
Sincerely, Bobby Townsend

Nancy & Bill Brooks

June 5, 2012

The Bannister Family,
Our thought and prayers go out to you at this sad time. Just know that God will carry you through this.

June 5, 2012

Shirl,

We're so sorry for your loss, Rest in Peace Mr. Bannister.

Gina & Teddy Peterson

June 5, 2012

God bless the Bannister family and my heart felt condolances. Always enjoyed working with and for you thru the years. Bill Bolton,Mechanicsville,Va

Scottie Lowry-Martin

June 5, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the Bannister family during this difficult time.

Debbie Bannister

June 5, 2012

Your love blessed my life Uncle Luke. Thank you! You will be missed!

Miranda Godsey

June 5, 2012

May God Bless the Bannister Family at this time. Sorry for the loss of Papa just know he is in heaven with Mema now. Love you all and God Bless you.
Miranda L. Godsey

Bobby & Arlene Warren

June 5, 2012

Our prayers are with the Bannister family. Luke is gone, but never to be forgotten.

Jeff Iddings

June 5, 2012

My condolences to the Bannister family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

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