Edward Bruce Bankston Obituary
The passing of Edward Bruce Bankston of Hammond, Louisiana occurred on September 1, 2026. Edward, born on December 20, 1949, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edward Bruce Bankston to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ellen Stewart Bankston and Lafayette Bankston; Ellen Stewart Bankston and Lafayett L. Bankston. He is survived by: his wife Gwendolyn Elzy Bankston; his daughters, Kelli P. Garon (Christopher), Jennifer L. Bankston and Patricia E. Mason (Thomas); his grandchildren, Parker Colona, Piper Colona, Mazlin White, Ethan DeBarraicua, Jonas DeBarraicua and J. P. Edward Garon; his siblings, Augusta Yanda and Raymond L. Bankston New Orleans; his nephew Christopher Bankston (Pamela); his great-nephew Brennan Bankston; his stepsons, James R. Quinn (Clarissa) and Carl Booker, Jr. (Muriel); and his caregivers, Heather, Cynthia, Destony, Michell, Chaplain Byron, Chaplain Patrick and Chaplain Brennan.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home (12012 US-190, Hammond, LA 70401). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 11th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home - Hammond (12012 US-190, Hammond, LA 70401).
In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Edward Bruce Bankston to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
