Ezra Banks Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ezra Banks (Waukegan, Illinois), born in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 99, on November 26, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ezra Banks or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sarah Palmer Banks of Supervisor's Office; and his parents, Ples Banks and Edna Banks Sr.. He is survived by: his friends, Gloria Rogers, Benjamin Stackhouse and Azeez Obabire; his siblings, Robert Lee Turner, George T. Edwards, Bonnie Parham, Willie Thomas, Mary Elizabeth Thomas, John Lewis Thomas, Luvenia Banks, Wilson Banks, Ples Banks, Jr., Johnny Banks (Sport), Della Johnson, Rosa Walker and Ella Miller; and his son Glenter Banks, Sr.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church (1529 Elizabeth Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Mt. Olivet Memorial Park Cemetery (1436 Kenosha Rd, Zion, IL 60099).
