Edgar Charles Bankston, Sr. passed away on December 8, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born on February 24, 1947 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Edgar and Audrey Vigier Bankston. Devoted husband of the late Carol Bergeron Bankston. Loving father of Edgar Bankston, Jr. (Brandy) and Audra St.Pierre (Edward). Proud grandfather of Edward St. Pierre, II (Jeana), Cammie Bankston, Mason St. Pierre, Kayeleigh Bankston, Madison St. Pierre and Joseph Bankston. Brother of Ronald Bankston (Cathy), John Bankston (Helen), Jesse Bankston and the late Michael Bankston and Maxine Bankston. Edgar is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Edgar proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Carol on December 17, 1966. He was a faithful member of First Pentecostal Church in Marrero. Edgar devoted his life to God and his family. He enjoyed fishing, cars, reading the Bible and spending time with his family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heart of Hospice and Ochsner Cancer Center for their loving care and compassion during this time.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation on Saturday, December 16, 2023 beginning at 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero. Memorial Service will begin at 3:00 PM.
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