James Edward Banks Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Edward Banks (El Dorado, Arkansas), who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 66, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edward Banks to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Wade and Louis Washington of El Dorado, Arkansas.; his siblings, Jimmie Ann Barnes, Earnest Wade and Lonnie Banks; and his granddaughter Niyesha Marrable.
He is survived by: his wife Sheila Banks; his daughter Allison Banks; his grandchildren, Shekesha Rose (James), Renesha White, Valarie Junior (Jeremy) and Tanisha Loston (Lorenzo); his son James Lovette (Chryshanna); his sister Shelia Banks Boone (Timothy); and his niece Shakina Smith. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends.
