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Wednesday, September 30, 2015

NWA pilot/instructor John Lewis Whisenand


~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA pilot/instructor John Lewis Whisenand
March 19, 1954 ~ September 8, 2015
 
Notification with the passing of Northwest pilot/instructor John L. Whisenand, age 61.  John joined Northwest Airlines 07-07-1980.  John's obituary indicates that he is survived by his wife Tracey and their sons.  Services were held September 12th in Montana.
The family's address is listed in Whitepages as
441 Ice House Terrace, Whitefish  MT  59937-1699
Should we receive more information we will be sure to pass it along.
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN
 
 

John Lewis Whisenand, 61, of Whitefish, formerly of Eagan, Minnesota, passed away at home on Sept. 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family after a two-year battle with cancer.

John is survived by his parents, Fred and Coral; his loving wife of 41 years, Tracey; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Shawn and Bridgette, Paul and Sonja, Thomas, and David and Katie; five grandchildren; and his loving brother and sisters, Fritz, Barbara and Nancy.

John was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1954 and graduated from Williston High School in 1972. After graduating from the University of North Dakota in 1977, John flew for OK Aviation and Real West Airlines in Bismarck. In 1981, John was hired by Northwest Airlines where he spent 25 years flying and instructing on the B727, B757, A320 and A330 aircraft. After retiring in 2007, John continued his instructing career with CAE Inc.

John and Tracey moved to Whitefish in 2008 where they loved to golf, ski, raft and hike in the surrounding mountains.

John was most proud of his four sons, who through hard work earned college degrees and are very successful in their careers. Shawn is an airline pilot, Paul a manager at an energy company, Thomas owns a brewery, and David is an attorney. He also adored his grandchildren, Alyssa, Macy, Beck, Nolan and Arthur.

John would like to thank those who cared for him during his illness, especially Drs. Harris, Anderes and Carlburg, physician's assistant Carrie Thompson and nurse Lois.

John would also like to thank Bible Study Fellowship, his spiritual mentor Rick Drenk of Minneapolis, and Pastors John and Ralph of Christ Lutheran Church whose love and prayers blessed him over the last two years. John's faith in Christ was strong, and he wants everyone to know he is alive and well in heaven.

Finally, he would like to thank God for the many incredible sunrises, sunsets, and awe-inspiring displays of stars he was so blessed to see during night flights over the Atlantic. As the Bible says in the Psalms, "The heavens declare the glory of God."

A service for John will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Austin Funeral Home is caring for John's family.
Daily Inter Lake (Kalispell, MT) - Wednesday, September 9, 2015
 

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Emil Sztanyo , father of DL Capt. Mark Sztanyo

~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran Capt. Antonium 'Emil' Sztanyo, ret.  Father of DL Capt. Mark Sztanyo.
October 7, 1921 ~ September 24, 2015

 
....a father forever missed... forever loved, and he will be forever remembered.

Emil's online memorial page: http://sztanyofamily.homestead.com/Emil.html
 
You can learn more of Emil's military life and view pictures at
Bristol Beaufighter Pilot, Captain Emil A. Sztanyo  written by granddaughter Darcy Kaapke
Also see  http://sztanyofamily.homestead.com/Emil/Oge_1_2b-272.pdf  which relates more of Emil's military experiences, how he walked away from a crash, and his Honor Flight experience plus pictures.
 
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at
Arrangements by Buresh Funeral Home of Prescott, Michigan.
 
Our sincere condolences to the Sztanyo family as they grieve the loss of their loved one.
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN
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Dear PCN,
My 93 year old WWII Army Air Corps Night Fighter pilot father flew West on Sept 24th.  For the last 11 days I have been caring for him and mom during this difficult time.  I apologize, but I must delay the next HL issue for awhile.

A Time for Contrasts
written by son Mark  ....................................

Saturday, September 26, 2015

NWA Capt. Thomas S. Giefer

~ IN MEMORY ~
NWA Capt. Tom Giefer
October 18, 1939 ~ August 22, 2015
 
Notification with the passing of RNPA member retired NWA pilot Captain Thomas S. Giefer, age 75.  Captain Giefer joined Northwest Airlines 10-24-1966.  To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/obits/obituaries.asp?Id=1817 
As listed in Whitepages, online condolences may be sent to the family at   
4775 Tree Ridge Lane NE , Poulsbo, WA 98370-8899  ...  (360) 697-3507
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN 
Obituary................................ http://cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/obits/obituaries.asp?Id=1817 
Thomas Samuel Giefer, of Poulsbo, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 22, 2015. He was born on October 18, 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota and was 75 years of age.
De La Salle Islander ('57), Navy officer, Northwest Airlines captain, "Pappy" to 6 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Herbert and Rose (Gillig). Survived by wife Sherry (Flowers); son Edward (Katy) Giefer; daughter Amy Giefer; stepson Stephen (Wendy) Sawyer; stepdaughter Stacey (Chris) Korkki; brothers Peter (Kathleen) Giefer, Herbert (Patricia) Giefer, and Anthony (MaryAnn) Giefer.
Memorials preferred to donor's favorite charity in Tom's name.
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Thomas S. Giefer, age 75, of Poulsbo, WA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 22, 2015. De La Salle Islander ('57), Navy officer, Northwest Airlines captain,.............................  cookfamilyfuneralhome.com
.Published on September 16, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

BO/RW/RC Capt. Lester Reinig

~ IN MEMORY ~
WWII veteran, BO/RW/RC pilot Capt. Lester 'Les' Reinig
May 2, 1924 ~ September 10, 2015
 
The online guestbook for Capt. Reinig may be viewed/signed at    http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/azcentral/lester-reinig-condolences/175817545?cid=full 
                Thank you,
                    ~ Carol for the PCN 
Lester Francis Reinig obituary.........................................
Reinig, Lester, age 91, passed away peacefully in his own home, on September 10, 2015. "Les" was born May 2, 1924 in Portsmouth, Iowa and led an inspiring life full of adventure, national pride and self-sacrifice. Les served is country with distinction in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He traveled and served in Africa, India and the Philippines; a far cry from his small hometown of Garner, Iowa. Les and his family moved to Arizona in 1954 to start his airline pilot career with Bonanza Airlines. After retiring from the airlines, he shared his powerful love for learning and exploration with his family. Never slowing down, he began bicycling in the annual Ragbrai Race across Iowa into his late 60's.While visiting natural and cultural sights, he gave his family a lifelong love for travel. Les was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Wilma (1930-2004), his brothers Russ, Don and Kenneth, and sister Darlene. He is survived by daughter, Pam and three sons, Alan (Graciela), John (Denise) and Karl (Elizabeth). Also, his brother, James (Darlene), sister RoseAnn and sister-in-law Mary. He is survived by five grandchildren, Alex (Casey), Michelle (Brad), Michael, Kaitlyn, Cousteau, Christopher and Sawyer. Additionally, he was blessed with six beautiful great-grandchildren; Tyler, Liliana, Anthony, Ethan, Andrew and Alessandra. Services to be held at St. Steven's Catholic Church, Tuesday, September 15th, rosary at 9:15 a.m., memorial Mass at 10 a.m. Reception to follow.  Published in The Arizona Republic on Sept. 13, 2015
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=Lester-Reinig&pid=175817545#sthash.DAFjDa7j.dpuf 
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Les's wife Wilma Nadean neĆ© Vail Reinig         Birth Date:  6 Nov 1930

        Death Date:  5 May 2004
Obituary ............................. Wilma N. Reinig, 73, of Sun Lakes, AZ, passed away May 5, 2004. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Valley of the Sun Mausoleum, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, AZ 85248.  .
.Published in The Arizona Republic on May 8, 2004
.- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=Wilma-N-Reinig&pid=2209872#sthash.PNl2QdpC.dpuf

NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Gary E. Lakin

~ IN MEMORY ~
NAL/PAA/DAL Capt. Gary Edward Lakin
August 4, 1940 ~ September 4, 2015
 
USAF Veteran, NAL date of hire  06-13-1969
Our thanks to Capt. Mike Julie for notification of Gary's passing.
                    Thank you,
                        ~ Carol for the PCN 
 
Capt. Gary Lakin's obituary..............................
Resided in Virginia Beach, VA     
Gary Edward Lakin, 75, passed away September 4, 2015 in his home.
Gary was born August 4, 1940, in Portsmouth, VA, to Walter and Iris Lakin. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1959 and from East Carolina University in 1963. He went into the Air Force pilot training program and married Julia Ann Parsons of Candor, NC, December 1964, the same year he graduated. They moved to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, where both his daughters were born. Gary flew KC-135 aircrafts and made three trips to Southeast Asia where he served in the Vietnam War. After leaving the Air Force in 1969, the family moved to Miami, FL, and Gary took a job as a pilot with National Airlines. In 1980 National was purchased by Pan Am and Gary was transferred to John F. Kennedy airport in New York. The family moved to Va. Beach in 1983. Pan Am was purchased by Delta Air Lines and Gary flew for Delta until he retired.
 
Gary loved boating, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. He and Julia were world travelers and enjoyed over 40 cruises together. Gary will be remembered for his witty sense of humor and his fun-loving spirit.
 
Gary is survived by his wife, Julia; and daughters, Kimberly L. Catt of Va. Beach, Debora L. Ragland and husband, Lee, of Williamsburg; mother, Iris B. Lakin of Va. Beach, and grandson Pierce Lakin Catt. He is predeceased by his father, Walter Capps Lakin.
 
The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to SURF (Schellhammer Urological Research Foundation), Surf-1.org.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com
.Published in The Virginian Pilot on Sept. 7, 2015
- See more at: http://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituary/Gary-Edward-Lakin/Virginia-Beach-VA/1542078#sthash.pHdZBkkU.dpuf

DL Flt Controller Allen Bird Price

~ IN MEMORY ~
DL Flight Controller Allen Bird Price
January 3, 1927 ~ March 12, 2015
 
Allen Byrd Price
The greatest father in the world passed.
Allen Bird Price, a native of Bogue Chitto, MS and resident of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Foley, AL.  He was 88 years old.
He was a blessing to everyone and greatly beloved, kind, generous and caring. A proud World War II Army Air Corp Veteran, he retired from
Delta Air Lines and was a Master Mason.
Mr. Price was preceded in death by his bride of 50 years, Mary Gene Price (1927-2002); parents, Riley Simpson & Lena Mae (Byrd) Price; and brother, Riley Price, Jr.
He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Price of Foley, AL;  son, Mike Price of Woodbridge VA;  daughter-in-law, Tatiana Soldatenko of Woodbridge, VA;  granddaughter, Elvira Soldatenko of Woodbridge VA; and sister, Margaret Heglin.
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Graveside Services for Allen Byrd Price of Foley are Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Price died March 12, 2015.
Riverwood Family Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
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Allen's wife Mary Gene McGee Price
Born:  Jun. 11, 1931 
Died:  Sep. 2, 2002
 
                ~ Carol for the PCN 
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From: "Rocky" < rocky@dlfcret.org >  Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 7:24 AM
Subject: Allen Price, Flight Control Retiree, obit
 

 I've just received word that Allen Price died this past March.
 http://www.riverwoodfamily.com/index.php/component/k2/item/952-allen-byrd-price

NWA/FAA John Sherman Kern

~ IN MEMORY ~
Vietnam war veteran/NWA pilot/FAA admin John Sherman Kern
October 6, 1942 ~ September 2, 2015

Obituary sites may be found online at
            Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN 
Obituary ........................................................... 
John Sherman Kern, age 72, of Bluffton, SC died September 2nd, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Selma and Kenneth Kern, and brother Ken Kern. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie (Mancini) Kern, son John Kern, daughter-in-law Kimberly Kern and daughters Elizabeth (Kern) Christensen and Amanda Kern, in addition to his four grandchildren Ashleigh, Paige, Caroline Kern and Emily Christensen, all residing in Fairfax and Arlington, VA. John was born October 6, 1942 and raised in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Moon Township High School and Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA. He entered the military in 1966 after flight training, and served in Vietnam as a Pilot of the OV-1 Mohawk Intelligence Aircraft and Infantry Officer Leader, where he received the Bronze Star, Air Medal with 21 Oak Leaf Clusters, and Vietnam Distinguished Service Cross. John joined Northwest Airlines as a Pilot in 1971, and for the next 30 years worked for the airlines and FAA in various capacities. While in the FAA he became the Director of Flight Procedure, Training and Standards, and Service and Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Standards. At Northwest Airlines he was the Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Safety Officer, all while continuing his passion for flying whenever possible. John retired in 2001 in Sanibel Island, FL. and Arlington, VA. While he still continued to improve airline safety and efficiency, he found more time to enjoy cruising on his boat on the Intracoastal Waterway from the Chesapeake Bay to his home dock in Sanibel Island, FL., and traveled frequently with his wife Marie. John and Marie most recently resided in Sun City, SC and frequently traveled to Northern Virginia to visit their children and grandchildren. "ACE", as he is known to our family, was a loving, generous, devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother in law, and friend. His optimism and positive spirit will be greatly missed and never forgotten. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Chapel, Pinckney Colony Road, Bluffton, SC on Saturday, September 5th, 2015 at 1 o'clock pm. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Care of the Low Country. An additional service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, with a time and date to be determined.

    .Published in The Island Packet on Sept. 4, 2015

NEA/DL Capt. Ephraim Wilson Hall

Celebration of Life service................. From: JON J MAYNARD
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2015 10:54 AM

Ephraim Wilson Hall

HALL Ephraim Wilson, 81, of Bedford, MA and Cookeville, TN, passed away at 2p.m. Friday, September 18, 2015, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Roxbury, MA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Abraham and Isabel (Armstrong) Hall. He attended Queens College in Queens, NY, and served in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (“Rosie”). He was an airline pilot for Northeast and Delta Airlines. Ephraim was active in the men’s community at Grace Chapel in Lexington, MA. He constantly worked to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and enjoyed sharing the Word of God with others. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Plum Island Airport. For information on a memorial contribution in Ephraim's name, please contact Matt Paine at mattpaine@yahoo.com.
Captain Hall Joined Northeast on May 02, 1966 and retired from Delta on October 01, 1979. 

.Published in Boston Herald on Oct. 8, 2015

Jon J Maynard
President Yellowbird Chapter of Delta Pioneers


Update/celebration of life.....

From: old72driver B727   Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:52 PM
Subject: NEA/DAL Capt. Ephraim Wilson Hall
From:  John Murray (jbmflight@gmail.com)

   ..................Ephraim's former wife and two of the daughters came by today and agreed to a time to celebrate his life:
Saturday, October 17th, 10 AM at the Plum Island Aerodrome (2B2).  For those that would like to come early, there will be a pancake breakfast in the hangar starting a 8 AM.  We hope to have a keyboard player to help us with a couple of hymns and Irish songs.
I hope that you'll be able to give us a rough idea of those that may opt for the breakfast (planning purposes)...................

Very best,
John Murray
781 325 2135

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~ IN MEMORY ~
NEA/DAL  Capt. Ephraim Wilson Hall
February 15, 1934 ~ September 20, 2015
                Thank you,
                ~ Carol for the PCN 



From: David L. Roberts   Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 9:52 PM   Subject: DEATH OF RETIRED NE/DL CAPTAIN EPHRAIM W. HALL

CARES AND CONCERNSThank you to Mr. John Murray and retired NE/DL Captain Mike Cloutier for sending the sad news of the death of retired NE/DL Captain Ephraim Wilson Hall, 81.  He was born 2/15/1934, hired by Northeast Airlines 5/2/1966, and passed away 9/20/2015.  He joined Delta Air Lines when Delta and Northeast merged in 1972 and retired from Delta in October 1979.  Expressions of condolence may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 5, West Peterborough, NH 03468,  603-924-6082 or 603-924-6082.  If anyone has further information please let me know.
Dave
From: maurice cloutier < maurice@xmission.com >  Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2015 19:40:03 -0600
Subject:  Ephraim Wilson Hall
Begin forwarded message:


 From: John Murray (jbmflight@gmail.com)

..................Ephraim passed away yesterday morning at the West Roxbury V.A. Hospital. His daughter Lynn in N.H. will be handling things...................

Very best,
John Murray
2B2             
 

From: old72driver B727 Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 10:17 AM   Subject: FW: Ephraim Wilson Hall


Hi Carol,
Received this in my email Sunday. He was in my NEA class 05/02/1966. Ephraim was Ephraim.
Guy Paris

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

C&S/DL/NAL/PAA Capt. Joseph H. Stewart

~ IN MEMORY ~
C&S/DL/NAL/PAA Capt.  Joseph H. Stewart
February 21, 1924 ~ August 21, 2015
 

Online condolences  :  http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/Herald/joseph-stewart-condolences/175677501
Joseph Howard Stewart  Obituary  .......................................
Joseph H. STEWART passed away peacefully at home Friday evening August 21, 2015, age 91. Born in Olathe, KS to Harry Stewart and Dorothy Nelson on February 21, 1924. He graduated from Naval Flight Training at Corpus Christi, TX in 1944. He flew the Grumman F6F Hellcat out of Melbourne, FL. Due to injuries he did not serve in WWII. In 1946 at Savannah, GA he join the Merchant Marines. After returning home to Olathe he met Barbara Sheets whom he married in 1950 before being commissioned aboard the Essex-class aircraft carrier "USS Boxer" with the flight squadron "The Bitter Birds". He flew a Vought F4U-1 Corsair as a Lt. Senior Grade during the Korean War. In 1953 he joined Chicago & Southern Airlines as a commercial pilot before it merged with Delta Airlines. He flew copilot on Douglas DC-3s, continuing on flying for Delta as a First Officer on DC-6s and DC-7s. He was furloughed in 1954 from Delta. Moving to Miami the same year he joined National Airlines where he achieved Captain status at age 35 flying Convair-340 and 440s out of the NYC base in 1959. Over the years he flew many variety of aircraft including the Lockheed Electra and Boeing 727. He ended the list qualifying as Captain on the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in 1976 while based in Miami, FL. He remained in Miami with National Airlines until it merged with Pan American Airlines where he continued flying DC-10s as Captain. In 1984 he retired from PANAM. His wife predeceased him in 1995. Later moving to Southwest Ranches, FL he married Laura Driskell in 2005. After retirement he continued his life-long hobby of rodeo tie-down calf roping, acquiring his last cowpony at age 85. He is survived by his wife Laura, his daughter Marsha Brentlinger, his sons Randy and Joel Stewart, their spouses, children, and grandchild, plus his sister Jean Thompson, and her family. His ashes will be inurned in Arlington National Cemetery, VA in the spring of 2016.
  .Published in the Miami Herald from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2015 

 

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

NAL/PAA/DL dispatcher Carl Bankston

~ IN MEMORY ~
NAL/PAA/DL  dispatcher Carlton Ray 'Carl' Bankston
November 20, 1939 ~ August 31, 2015
 

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From: "Rocky" <rocky@dlfcret.org>Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2015 12:26 PM  Subject: Carl Bankston
 
I am very sorry to report that Delta Flight Control retiree Carl Bankston died yesterday. He came to us from Pan Am, and to them from
National. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by many.
 Services tomorrow, September 2nd
 9:00am - 1:00pm visitation
 1:00pm Funeral Service
 Brandon G Thompson Funeral Home ,  12012 U. S. 190  ,   Hammond, La 70401
 Interment will follow service at the Howze Family Cemetery located near Carl's home on John Barber Road.
You may send condolences to his family at   http://www.thompsoncares.com/obituaries/Carlton-Bankston/

Carlton Ray Bankston, 75, of Holden Louisiana, passed away at his home on August 31, 2015 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Mr. Bankston was born on November 20, 1939, in Holden, Louisiana. He was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church. He graduated from Holden High School where he achieved all-state honors in basketball, a sport which he enthusiastically taught his two sons. After high school he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. He went through basic training in San Diego and served tours of duty in Hawaii and the Mediterranean. Mr. Bankston stated the Marines were easy after enduring the challenges of farming in south Louisiana and playing basketball for Alton Leggette. Following his service in the Marines, he began a 39 year career in the airline industry working for National, Pan American, and Delta Airlines. During his career with the airlines he resided in Miami, New York, and Atlanta, but always kept his "home" in Holden. Working for the airlines allowed Mr. Bankston to easily pursue one of his joys of life which was traveling. Always planning a trip, he visited all 50 states, along with Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Upon retirement from Delta Airlines where he served as a flight dispatcher, Mr. Bankston returned to Holden to pursue his other joys: gardening and visiting with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Wagner Bankston; sons, Steven Ray Bankston (Kymberly) of Birmingham, Alabama, and Stuart Lyle Bankston (Rebecca) of Holden; grandchildren, Barnes Ray Bankston, Carter Bankston, Christopher Bankston, Myia Bozeman (Derrick), Tyler Bankston, McKenzie Bankston, Gauge Bennett, and Kati-Grace Bankston; sisters, Annette Wagner Harvey and Fayrene Mitchell; sister-in-laws, Shirley Bankston and Mildred Bankston; along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Bankston is preceded in death by his parents, Hollis Ray and Erma Howze Bankston; as well as brothers, Byron and Geron Bankston. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation for Mr. Bankston from the chapel of Brandon Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on September 2nd, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Howze Family Cemetery, John Barber Rd, Holden. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.
Funeral Home  :  Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Homes - Hammond
12012 HIGHWAY 190 W   ,  Hammond, LA 70401  ...  (225) 567-1884
.Published in TheAdvocate.com from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, 2015
- See more at: http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=Carlton-Ray-Bankston&pid=175698009#sthash.ELaOpyBl.dpuf