Harlan Lee Bankester, Age 76, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed gardening with his grandchildren, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a graduate of the University of Alabama, avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and was an Eagle Scout . Mr. Bankester was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon, he loved his family and community and was fortunate to be able to coach his children and grandchildren in sports.
Mr. Bankester is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Evelyn Bankester.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Carolyn Bankester of Spanish Fort who he loved and cherished; two daughters, Kandy (Jeff) Chastain of Fairhope, AL and Kelly (Chuck) Strunk of Statham, GA; one son, Blake ( Frances) Bankester of Southlake, TX; one brother, Mel (Jean) Bankester of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Beth Dixon of Daphne, AL; ten grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Trey, Brooke, Anna, Jackson, William, Benny, Kendyll and Sawyer.
A Celebration of Harlan's life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:00 am at East Pointe Baptist Church.
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WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES
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27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98
DAPHNE, AL 36526
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed gardening with his grandchildren, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a graduate of the University of Alabama, avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and was an Eagle Scout . Mr. Bankester was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon, he loved his family and community and was fortunate to be able to coach his children and grandchildren in sports.
Mr. Bankester is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Evelyn Bankester.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Carolyn Bankester of Spanish Fort who he loved and cherished; two daughters, Kandy (Jeff) Chastain of Fairhope, AL and Kelly (Chuck) Strunk of Statham, GA; one son, Blake ( Frances) Bankester of Southlake, TX; one brother, Mel (Jean) Bankester of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Beth Dixon of Daphne, AL; ten grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Trey, Brooke, Anna, Jackson, William, Benny, Kendyll and Sawyer.
A Celebration of Harlan's life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:00 am at East Pointe Baptist Church.
ARRANGEMENTS BY
WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES
& CREMATORY, INC.
27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98
DAPHNE, AL 36526
Harlan Lee Bankester, Age 76, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed gardening with his grandchildren, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a graduate of the University of Alabama, avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and was an Eagle Scout . Mr. Bankester was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon, he loved his family and community and was fortunate to be able to coach his children and grandchildren in sports.
Mr. Bankester is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Evelyn Bankester.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Carolyn Bankester of Spanish Fort who he loved and cherished; two daughters, Kandy (Jeff) Chastain of Fairhope, AL and Kelly (Chuck) Strunk of Statham, GA; one son, Blake ( Frances) Bankester of Southlake, TX; one brother, Mel (Jean) Bankester of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Beth Dixon of Daphne, AL; ten grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Trey, Brooke, Anna, Jackson, William, Benny, Kendyll and Sawyer.
A Celebration of Harlan's life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:00 am at East Pointe Baptist Church.
ARRANGEMENTS BY
WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES
& CREMATORY, INC.
27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98
DAPHNE, AL 36526
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed gardening with his grandchildren, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a graduate of the University of Alabama, avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and was an Eagle Scout . Mr. Bankester was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a Deacon, he loved his family and community and was fortunate to be able to coach his children and grandchildren in sports.
Mr. Bankester is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Evelyn Bankester.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Carolyn Bankester of Spanish Fort who he loved and cherished; two daughters, Kandy (Jeff) Chastain of Fairhope, AL and Kelly (Chuck) Strunk of Statham, GA; one son, Blake ( Frances) Bankester of Southlake, TX; one brother, Mel (Jean) Bankester of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Beth Dixon of Daphne, AL; ten grandchildren, Andrew, Austin, Trey, Brooke, Anna, Jackson, William, Benny, Kendyll and Sawyer.
A Celebration of Harlan's life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 11:00 am at East Pointe Baptist Church.
ARRANGEMENTS BY
WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES
& CREMATORY, INC.
27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98
DAPHNE, AL 36526
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