Edward Banks Jr.

Edward Banks Jr. on December 6, 2019 God came and whispered in Edward's ear my child it's time for you to rest. Edward swapped his cross for a crown at his residence. He was 81 years old. He was a native of Paincourtville, LA and a lifelong resident of New Orleans LA. Edward was employed as a construction worker for Sealand Shipping Co. until his retirement in 1995. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Wand Banks, four sons William Mederick (Jeannette), Frederick and Edward Banks III (Adrianna). He was the loving stepfather of Christopher and Shaun (LaToya) Phillips. Edward was the only son of the late Edward Banks Sr., and Beatrice M. Banks-Walker. He was also the brother of Mark, Kenneth, Debra Smith and the late Anthony Smith. He was also survived by ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers and members of New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, neighboring churches, employees of Uptown Davita Dialysis Center , Memorial Dialysis Center, Touro Cancer Center, Touro Hospital and Compassus Hospice Center are invited to attend the Funeral Services at New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 1630 Simon Bolivar Ave., New Orleans, LA. 70113 on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am until Service time at the Church. Private Burial. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.