Funeral services for Chris Bankston will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Rowland Road Baptist Church in Monroe with Brother Norman Bryant officiating. Interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Chris was born on January 27, 1987 in Monroe, LA and passedContinue Reading
Michelle Mall
left a message on March 24, 2011:
Dear Bankston Family, I would like to say how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Chris. I didnâÄôt personally know him, but my heart goes out to your family in this time of tragedy. When reading his obituary my heart hurt for his mother, because I too have experienced the loss of a child who would now have been 21 years old if she had lived. At that time some who tried to comfort me said death is a natural part of life, or that God wanted another little angel in heaven, so he took my Ashley to be with him. This only left me more puzzled, because I had always read in the Bible that God is a God of love, not a cruel God who would take the first born child from a new mother. This led me to look deeper into the Bible to understand why it was that my precious child died. What I learned is that death, in fact, is NOT a natural part of life. The Bible states at 1 Cor. 15:26 that death is an enemy. It also states that soon death will be done away with forever. This is found at Isa. 25:8, and my personal favorite scripture of the Bible at Rev. 21:3, 4 where it says 3 âÄúWith that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: âÄúLook! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.âÄù I would love to share more of the scriptures I found comforting to me in my time of sorrow; I know they will help you in yours as well. Please contact me at this email address lmmall@aol.com. My deepest apologies for your loss Mrs Bankston, and to his whole family. Sincerely, Michelle Mall
josh murphy
left a message on March 23, 2011:
Chris you will always be missed, your kind heartedness is a trait that is hard to come by these days, your smile and your jokes that could make us smile at the right time will be missed. To all the family, i am truly sorry for your loss, and my heart breaks for all of yall, and yall will be in my prayers. Rest in peace buddy
De Ann Lee
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I was so sorry to hear of Chris death. He was a wonderful person. His death is a huge loss to everyone that knew him. Your family is in my prayers.
Mary Ann Riddle
left a message on March 23, 2011:
My deepest sympathy to Chris' family. I was one of Chris' teachers at OPHS and have very fond memories of Chris being a great young man. He loved his music and his friends and very respectful and polite to everyone.
Angela Odom
left a message on March 23, 2011:
My sincere apologies. I will never forget Chris and always remember him calling me "Ola" when he was a toddler because he couldn't say my name. What a terrible loss. I'm so sorry!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
shirley burks
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I remember when Chris was a little boy,he was so cute and sweet.He turned out to be a fine young man that everyone loved and respected.He will be truly missed.His family was truly blessed to have him.May God hold you all close in His arms.Love you all so much.
Jared Walters
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great friend and a good guy. We played many shows together and he was very good drummer. We all will miss seeing him at the music venues around town. It's hard to believe someone so full of life is gone at such a young age. Again sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family.
Kassandra
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I am so shocked by this, I had to see it on the news. My mother & I worked w/ Chris at Direct TV when he was in sales. He was a wonderful guy who was so funny & full of life, so his death comes as a shock to me. He will be dearly missed.
Melissa DuBose McClelland
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I send my deepest condolences to the family. Chris was a truly loved guy. He had such a sweet nature. When I used to sing with Kevin and the bad on Wednesdays, he tried to teach me to play the bongos. I was absolutely terrible at it. He was patient and sweet about it and told me to keep at it. He had a great heart and a great smile.
Stephanie Phillips
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I'm so sasd you are gone. I will be praying for your family. We all miss you terribly. Rest in Peace.
Laura Folse
left a message on March 22, 2011:
This loss has broken the hearts of many - Chris, you were so loved by ALL! I remember hanging out at my grandmother's house, and taking rides in your truck high school years. An amazing, special, irreplaceable person. Miss you.
kitty deiter
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I pray for you all its so hard to lose a dear loved one but if you hold god in your heart he will hold you in his hand. god bless
Chalica Thompson
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I am saddened deeply over the loss of this young man. He and my son were on the drumline together at Ouachita Parish High School. I pray that his family will find peace through this tragic event and will turn to the Lord for strength and guidance. Chris was a well-mannered young man and was always smiling when i talked to him. I pray one day I will see him again in heaven.
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Michelle Mall
left a message on March 24, 2011:
Dear Bankston Family, I would like to say how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Chris. I didnâÄôt personally know him, but my heart goes out to your family in this time of tragedy. When reading his obituary my heart hurt for his mother, because I too have experienced the loss of a child who would now have been 21 years old if she had lived. At that time some who tried to comfort me said death is a natural part of life, or that God wanted another little angel in heaven, so he took my Ashley to be with him. This only left me more puzzled, because I had always read in the Bible that God is a God of love, not a cruel God who would take the first born child from a new mother. This led me to look deeper into the Bible to understand why it was that my precious child died. What I learned is that death, in fact, is NOT a natural part of life. The Bible states at 1 Cor. 15:26 that death is an enemy. It also states that soon death will be done away with forever. This is found at Isa. 25:8, and my personal favorite scripture of the Bible at Rev. 21:3, 4 where it says 3 âÄúWith that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: âÄúLook! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his peoples. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.âÄù I would love to share more of the scriptures I found comforting to me in my time of sorrow; I know they will help you in yours as well. Please contact me at this email address lmmall@aol.com. My deepest apologies for your loss Mrs Bankston, and to his whole family. Sincerely, Michelle Mall
josh murphy
left a message on March 23, 2011:
Chris you will always be missed, your kind heartedness is a trait that is hard to come by these days, your smile and your jokes that could make us smile at the right time will be missed. To all the family, i am truly sorry for your loss, and my heart breaks for all of yall, and yall will be in my prayers. Rest in peace buddy
De Ann Lee
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I was so sorry to hear of Chris death. He was a wonderful person. His death is a huge loss to everyone that knew him. Your family is in my prayers.
Mary Ann Riddle
left a message on March 23, 2011:
My deepest sympathy to Chris' family. I was one of Chris' teachers at OPHS and have very fond memories of Chris being a great young man. He loved his music and his friends and very respectful and polite to everyone.
Angela Odom
left a message on March 23, 2011:
My sincere apologies. I will never forget Chris and always remember him calling me "Ola" when he was a toddler because he couldn't say my name. What a terrible loss. I'm so sorry!
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
shirley burks
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I remember when Chris was a little boy,he was so cute and sweet.He turned out to be a fine young man that everyone loved and respected.He will be truly missed.His family was truly blessed to have him.May God hold you all close in His arms.Love you all so much.
Jared Walters
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a great friend and a good guy. We played many shows together and he was very good drummer. We all will miss seeing him at the music venues around town. It's hard to believe someone so full of life is gone at such a young age. Again sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family.
Kassandra
left a message on March 23, 2011:
I am so shocked by this, I had to see it on the news. My mother & I worked w/ Chris at Direct TV when he was in sales. He was a wonderful guy who was so funny & full of life, so his death comes as a shock to me. He will be dearly missed.
Melissa DuBose McClelland
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I send my deepest condolences to the family. Chris was a truly loved guy. He had such a sweet nature. When I used to sing with Kevin and the bad on Wednesdays, he tried to teach me to play the bongos. I was absolutely terrible at it. He was patient and sweet about it and told me to keep at it. He had a great heart and a great smile.
Stephanie Phillips
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I'm so sasd you are gone. I will be praying for your family. We all miss you terribly. Rest in Peace.
Laura Folse
left a message on March 22, 2011:
This loss has broken the hearts of many - Chris, you were so loved by ALL! I remember hanging out at my grandmother's house, and taking rides in your truck high school years. An amazing, special, irreplaceable person. Miss you.
kitty deiter
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I pray for you all its so hard to lose a dear loved one but if you hold god in your heart he will hold you in his hand. god bless
Chalica Thompson
left a message on March 22, 2011:
I am saddened deeply over the loss of this young man. He and my son were on the drumline together at Ouachita Parish High School. I pray that his family will find peace through this tragic event and will turn to the Lord for strength and guidance. Chris was a well-mannered young man and was always smiling when i talked to him. I pray one day I will see him again in heaven.
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