De’Andre Travon Banks was born on October 20, 1988 in Houston, Texas – Herschelwood to be exact. Born to Antoinette Evans and Darryl Banks. De’Andre attended Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, and school in the Aldine Independent School District. He graduated in 2007 from Nimitz High School. He grew up in South Union and South Park off Herschelwood Street.
De’Andre was preceded in passing by his great-grandparents, Kirby Lee Crump and Juanita Crump. He leaves to mourn, his son Jaylen Messiah Rogers Janus born on January 21, 2018. He leaves to mourn the #1 lady in his life his mother Antoinette Evans, one and only sister Crystal Cormier and two brothers Darris Banks and Lil Martin Evans, three beautiful nieces Aniya, Madison, and Unique. Two vibrant aunts Lakisha and Vickie, and two outgoing uncles Ellis and Kevin Rogers. He leaves behind a wonderful stepfather Issac Chatman, who has been in his life since a preteen until the age of 31 years old and always offered his unconditional love, support, and encouragement. He helped De’Andre pick out his first car. He was indeed a role model in De’Andre’s life, he also taught him right from wrong, taught him work ethics, how to be a man, how to dress, and always had an open ear when De’Andre needed to talk to a dad. Love you for that. De’Andre had a wonderful best friend Jarvis Payne who’s been there through thick and thin. He also had a girlfriend, a wonderful and sweet young lady called Kyandra Black. And a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He also leaves behind a grandmother on his father’s side Georgia Fay Banks and a host of uncles on his dad’s side, Patrick Banks, Todd Banks who he looked up to and loved dearly. De’Andre always checked on his grandmother Mrs. Georgia Fay Banks
De’Andre was well-known and loved. Until we meet again son.
We all love you.