Alfred Bankston Obituary

A retired Fire Equipment Operator, he passed away at 3:03 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was 62, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of New Orleans. Visiting at Scott's Bluff Morticians, Sunday, Nov. 4, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visiting at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, Monday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m., conducted by Pastor Clifford C. Conrad. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Linda R. Bankston; mother, Ida Harris of New Orleans; one daughter, Alanna B. (Jeffery) McCollum of Baton Rouge; four sons, Alfred Bankston, Jr., Arthur Raymond, Perry Franklin, and Earnest Gaines, all of Baton Rouge; sisters, Jacqueline (Harold) Fedison, Terri Harris, Sharon Harris, of New Orleans, Vanessa (Tony) McGhee, Bernadette (Malcolm) Turner, of Baton Rouge, and Terry (Clarence) Peaks, of Pensacola, Fl.; one brother, Darrell (Daphne) Jones of Augusta, GA.; three sisters-in-law, Wiliemena Williams of New Orleans, Deborah (Henry) Belin of Baton Rouge, Louise (Joe) Bowie of Baton Rouge; two brothers-in-law, Clifton (Jackie) Riley, and Rev. Michael (Treneda) Collins; one goddaughter, Halie Belin of Baton Rouge; and five grandchildren, Jaxon McCollum, Alaysia Raymond, Christian Lucas, Ethan Gaines, and Azalen Gaines. Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Bankston; one brother, Alvin Jones; paternal grandparents, Willie and Bertha Bankston; and father and mother-in-law, Louis Jr. and Hazel Riley. Arrangements with Scott's Bluff Morticians, (225) 775-3440.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2012.
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Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Helen,kim,Donald Jr. COOK

November 16, 2012

Sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Bankston. Our love and prayers go out for you.
Fred and Elmira Wicker

November 10, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Melvin & Chris Wright & Family

November 7, 2012

My friend, Alfred, may you rest in peace.
Mary Jane Spruel, Classmate of 1968

Mary Jane Spruel

November 7, 2012

To the Bankston Family,

You have my deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,

Janet Brumfield & Family

November 7, 2012

I will always cherish the memories of the days at BRFD stations 14 and 16 with AJ. We were blessed. God bless the family and friends.

Fred Martin

November 6, 2012

Linda, our prayers and thoughts are continually with you and your family. May the peace of God and the comfort of the Holy Spirit keep you all during this transition.


Mr. And Mrs. Darrell L. Kelly, Sr and Family

November 5, 2012

Linda&Family
He was a good man and a good friend. I know he will be greatly missed, but I am going to say something he would say "Big Daddy you gotta be strong," and strength is always in Prayer, I will be Praying for you and Alanna

Lionel Brown

November 5, 2012

Denise Henderson

November 5, 2012

Linda & Family,
Please know that our " most fervent" Prayers are with you as you face this most difficult time...but rest assured that there is nothing the Lord brings you to..that he will not surely bring you through. Stay Prayerful and Be Blessed!

Edward & Blanche Curtis

November 5, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carol Grimes Willis

November 5, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Terry Grimes-Scott

November 5, 2012

So sorry for your loss!! My prayers are with you and your family!

Caro Willis

November 5, 2012

Alanna,
As you go thru life's greatest sorrow, the loss of someone you love, may your own faith in GOD sustain you. Bringing you comfort today, courage for tomorrow, and hope in your heart always. He's not dead only resting in the arms of JESUS. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sanaretha "Rita" Gray

November 5, 2012

Bro Bankston "A.J." may you "R.I.P." and I pray your family strength.

SHS-1968

James E Rowe Sr

November 5, 2012

Linda,may God's love provide comfort to you during this great life changing event. May his presence guide and protect you and your family through the loss of you husband.
May the Lord keep you in perfect peace with your mind stayed on him.
The love of family and friends will be with you and there for you. But, it is your faith in God that will strengthen and keep you! Know that your saviour, Jesus Christ has your back!

Beulah LaMotte

November 5, 2012

To The Family,

I was shocked when I heard that my friend and classmate passed. He will be sorely missed. On behalf of myself, my family and Clinton Police Department we express our deepest sympathy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during your times of sorrows and untimely loss. May God bless you all and keep you strong. Rest in peace my old friend.

Chief Eddie Stewart

November 5, 2012

A.J will be greatly missed. He was truly one of a kind. I am honored to have had the privilege to have known A.J. For 40 years. He was also a co-worker at BR Fire Dept as well as EBR Parish School Systems Transportation. RIP A.J.

Lydia Mack Harleaux

November 4, 2012

My prayers are with you & your family in your time of sorrow. GOD will give you strength to help you through your loss.

Lydia Mack-Harleaux

November 4, 2012

To The Family,
In this time of sadness, may you see God in the faces of friends who care, hear Him in their words of comfort, and feel Him in the touch of their hands. May their help, caring and sympathy, comfort you at this time when you need it the most. With caring thoughts from a 1968 classmate from Scotlandville High School.

Eunice Valley Copeland

November 4, 2012

Linda, Our prayers are with you and the family at this time. May Gods loving arms embrace you and His Holy Spirit comfort you and give you peace.

Warren and Bernadine LeBrane

November 4, 2012

Praying that God will strengthen you and your family
Wayne,Wendell,Eric, Johnny, Roy, McKinley, Irell and Emil

Wayne Robinson

November 4, 2012

Linda,
My heart was truly sadden to hear of the loss of A.J.
You and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless & Love Always,
Pat Jones (Collins)

Pat Jones (Collins)

November 4, 2012

Lindagail my Yahweh bless you and your family.AJ was one of a kind!!!

RJ Harrell

November 4, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Spears co-worker

November 4, 2012

Linda,May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is with God resting in perfect peace.

Shirley Saunders

November 3, 2012

Hello Linda, you and your family have my thoughts and prayers.

Rosa Watts

November 3, 2012

Words can not express the loss we feel. You will live forever in our hearts.
Beverly and Peanut (A.J. JR)

Beverly Bankston-Stewart

November 3, 2012

AJ will truly be missed. I never saw him without a smile on his face. The Lord must need another angel. What a fine gentleman.

Pam Wilson, Retired Bus Driver

November 3, 2012

Praying God will strenghten and keep you and your family during the loss of your loved one.

Love

Joyce HAWKINS

November 3, 2012

Alanna, You and your family are in my prayers. Hold to God's Unchanging Hand.

Kathy

Kathy Blanchard-Henderson

November 2, 2012

A.J. was the most loving, talented, caring and kindest person that anyone could meet.

He will be greatly missed by his Mother, sisters, other relatives and friends in New Orleans.

We love you A.J.

Ida Harris (Your Mother)

November 2, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Flo McNabb

November 2, 2012

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