James E. Banks, Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James E. Banks, Sr. “Beaujack” age 86 of Upper Chichester, Pa. departed this life on April 11, 2018. Mr. Banks was born in Ridley Park, Pa. to the late Cataway Banks and Elizabeth Arrington Banks. Before his retirement, Mr. Banks worked as a caterer ,owning and operating a family catering business. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Banks was also predeceased by his son Curtis Banks. Survivors: wife – Laraine A. Banks, children – LaJane B.Adams {Anthony}, James E. Banks, Jr. {Pat}, and Laraine V. Banks, special niece – LoVen Elam {Nathaniel}, siblings – William Banks {Sandra}, Elizabeth Johnson {John}, and Sarah Banks, brother-in-law -Clifford McLain {Helyn}, grandchildren – Malek Lee, Ombre Robinson, and Aisha Banks-Jones {Orlando}, 5 greatgrandchildren , host of other relatives and friends. Evening viewing: Friday April 20, 2018 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Earl L. Foster Funeral Home 1100 Kerlin St. Chester, Pa. Service: Saturday April 21, 2018 10:00 am at Shiloh Baptist Church 703 Central Ave. Chester, Pa. 19013 Viewing: 8:00 am – 10:00 am. No viewing after the eulogy. Interment: Chester Rural Cemetery – Chester, Pa. Arrangements: Earl L. Foster Funeral Home

James E. Banks, Sr.

May 1, 1931 - April 11, 2018