Charles Bernard "C.B." Banks

He was born Dec. 22, 1945 in Starkville, MS to George and Sadie (Powers) Banks. He married Norma Brownlee on Nov. 13, 1971 in Chicago. She survives along with five children: Shannon (David) Banks-Brooks of Plainfield, IL, Enid Banks of Peoria, Allysen (Chris) Classen of Peoria, Leslie Brownlee of Peoria, Andre Banks of Chicago, seven grandchildren: Niara, Sierra, Noah, Elijah, Brandon, Symantha, and Garrett. He was also survived by one brother, William Banks of Mississippi, two sisters: Martha Nicholson of Illinois, Mary Janice Reid of Pennsylvania, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and seven brothers and sisters.

C.B. was a United States Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Following his time in the military C.B. worked for Illinois Bell as a Construction Manager for over 30 years retiring in 1999.

C.B. enjoyed golfing, gardening, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, July 31, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.

Memorials may be made to the Peoria Area Alzheimer’s Chapter or the American Cancer Society.

You may view C.B.’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton.com