Milton Lee Banks Sr.

1957 - 2019

Milton Lee Banks Sr. obituary, 1957-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1957

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Richardson Funeral Home of Clinton, Inc.

11816 Jackson Street

Clinton, Louisiana

Milton Banks Obituary

Milton L. Banks Sr., 62, born January 22, 1957, a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on August 20, 2019. He was a 1974 graduate of Scotlandville High School. He was a retired Baton Rouge Fire Fighter and a retired Master Sergeant of the United States Army Reservist with the 321st Material Management Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to everyone he met. Milton is survived by his wife, Dianne K. Banks; his children, Nawanna, Milton Jr., and Brian (Carolina) Banks; his grandchildren, Destiny, Juwan and Bryce Banks; his brother, Anthony (Valarie) Banks, his sisters-in-love, Irma (Wadell) Chambers, Linda K. O'Conner and Lucinda Kenny. He was preceded in death by his parents Odis and Velma Perry Banks, his sister, Joyce Banks, his mother-in-love, Luebertha K. Butler and his sister-in-love, Barbara H. Robertson. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 22, 2019 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and Friday, August 23, 2019 from 10:00am - Noon at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, B.R., LA. Religious services will be Friday, August 23, 2019 at Noon.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2019.
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Praying for your family. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. May bless you always.

Rosemary Sims and Family

September 8, 2019

May God give you the comfort you need during this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,

Valarie Hammond

August 30, 2019

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

Shalindria Michelle Thomas and Family

August 27, 2019

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family

August 27, 2019

Diane -.Milton Jr. and Bryant sorry to hear about your husband and Father. May God Be With All. Love Uncle Thomas

August 25, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Chicken Man & Jean

August 25, 2019

DIANE & family Heartfelt condolences for the passing of Milton. I worked with him for a number of years at BRFD station #14.He was a good firefighter,a good soldier, a good man.May he rest in peace.

Ray Cutrer

August 25, 2019

I am sorry that I could not be with the family at the memorial services for my cousin, Milton, but my thoughts and prayers were there..revisiting many memories about the past years including his parents, our many cousins, uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc. You have my condolences.

Daisy Perry Thomas

August 24, 2019

Diane and family I am sorry for you loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Sandra Kenney-Pinkney

August 23, 2019

May you Rest In Peace Big Milton, May God continue to give Tee Dianne, Junior, Brian, and Nawanna strength to endure this pain. I love y'all!!!

Chemika Chambers-Graham

August 23, 2019

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

Murray Holmes

August 23, 2019

To the Family and Friends of Milton Banks Sr. There are no words that can express my feelings and compassion for you at this time. I sincerely share your grief as I knew him personally from the Army Reserves, since 1990 as a former soldier in the 321st Army group. My prayers are with you now. Love and Peace be with you always,
Shaundra Robertson
"Lil Rob"
321st Former Soldier Group

Shaundra Robertson

August 23, 2019

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Banks, Perry and Kenny family. I'm gonna truly miss you big play brother.

Gail Stafford

August 23, 2019

So sorry for your lost we are praying for you all.
Carl & Cynthia Pearson

August 23, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family,RIP Milton

Terry Williams

August 22, 2019

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

Linda Northern Winsey

August 22, 2019

Dianne: I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort turn His face to you and your family to give you grace and peace.

Nelsene Peters

August 22, 2019

Diane, my genuine prayersare being lifted for you, your sons, and the entire family in the transitioning of your loved one. JESUS is everything we need Him to be during this time of separation. He'll strengthen, sustain, comfort, and keep you all. Cast all your cares upon Him for He careth for you all. Jesus will bring you through.
Love and Prayers,

Sharon Metz Williams

August 22, 2019

To Brian, Carolina Bank, and Family. Sending sympathy from Ft Worth Tx. Our loving thoughts embrace you during this difficult time. Praying for your healing comfort, strength and peace. Aunt Debbie , Melvin, and Michael

Debbie Davis

August 22, 2019

Zorabel Lejeune

August 22, 2019

Sorry to hear about Milton's passing.Had the pleassure of working with him at BRFD'S Station 14 a number of years ago.Milton was a good guy and a good firefighter.Rest in peace.

Jay Cutrer

August 22, 2019

To The BANKS FAMILY. GIVING YOU NY SYMPATHY WITH LOVE. PRAYING THAT THE PEACH,AND LOVE OF GOD WILL WALK WITH YOU AND FAMILY THROGH THIS TIME. LOVE SHIRLE,AMELIA AND BAM.

Shirley Williams

August 22, 2019

With deepest condolences
Kenneth and Linda Modica

Linda Modica

August 22, 2019

Diane:

May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

Vallery and Mary Mattire

Vallery Mattire

August 22, 2019

Diane and family, we at this time and season are praying for the entire family. Milton loved his family, and you all loved him. But take comfort in Milton's relationship with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. May God's Holy Spirit comfort you in days to come.

Warren/Bernadine LeBrane

August 21, 2019

Dianne and family. So sorry for the loss of Milton. My heart goes out to y'all! Rest In Peace Milton!

Mandy Walker

August 21, 2019

a loved one

August 21, 2019

To my brother-n-love I miss you already, but I know you and with our Lord, so enjoy your new home until we meet again.

Wadell&Irma Kenney Chambers

August 21, 2019

To my brother-n-love I miss you already, but I know you and with our Lord, so enjoy your new home until we meet again.

Wadell&Irma Kenney Chambers

August 21, 2019

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Aug

22

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

9700 Scenic Highway, B.R., LA

Aug

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

9700 Scenic Highway, B.R., LA

Aug

23

Service

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

9700 Scenic Highway, B.R., LA

Funeral services provided by:

Richardson Funeral Home of Clinton, Inc.

11816 Jackson Street, Clinton, LA 70722

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