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Dwain Bannister Obituary

Dwain "Duke" Bannister departed this life on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Resident of New Orleans, La. Dwain was educated in the New Orleans Public School System and graduated from John F. Kennedy Sr. High School in 1981. He was a member of Marine Baptist Church. Born September 29, 1963, to the union of Mutawally El-Amin (Alex Bannister Sr.) and Pauline "June" Bannister. Dwain was the youngest of 5 children. Dwain leaves to cherish his memories 3 loving and devoted sisters Deaconess Elevit, Deaconess Dinna and Darlean (Roy), brother's, Alex Bannister and Mshindani (Mekazin); 4 children Nekita (Leonard), Dwain Jr. (Timmara), Devon and Donte; 6 grandchildren, God Parents, Gloria Thomas and Franklin Rhea, ex-wife Connie Bannister, devoted friends Diane Hall and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. Dwain was preceded in death by his mother Pauline "June" Bannister-Gilbert, grandparents, 2 aunts and 4 uncles. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. First Zion Baptist Church 1221 S. Causeway Blvd Jefferson, LA 70122. Visitation will begain at 10:00 a.m. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Metairie, La. Sevices entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home 1812 Louisiana Ave. New Orleans, LA 70115.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 5 to Jun. 7, 2014.

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Chiquita Hensley

June 13, 2014

Hey, Uncle Dwain just sitting here with you heavy on my heart..Love ya always, KEE

Adrian Colbert

June 9, 2014

Uncle Dwain words can't express the feeling that we feel now that your gone...you will always be in our hearts...Love Adrian,Irvin & Alyssa

Treqknia Bannister

June 9, 2014

I miss you Uncle Duke lol Uncle Wain ...I love you and will miss talking to you and fussing about Football. Its gonna be some lonely days in Ga but I know you are watching over me. Your favorite niece lol

June 9, 2014

Uncle Dwain, what I know is that you lived each day like it was the last, so you lived your life to the fullest,,,,we love you and miss you, but we know GOD loved you more...love you forever KEE!!!

Rosa Rhea - Chesser

June 7, 2014

Sending my thoughts & prayers to the Rhea - Bannister Families !

Derrick Weber

June 7, 2014

RIP gone but not forgotten

June 7, 2014

Gone wayyyyyy to soon,hopes and blessings to the family of Duke he was a good man. Reginald Boyd

LeSabra Cutno

June 7, 2014

Dwain will always be a special part of our family and will truly be missed. We thank God for his kinship. We Love him dearly but God love him best. Stay stong family this is not the end of his story we will see him again. To be absence in the body is it be presence with The Lord . See you on that day Duke
The Cutno's
James, Luella, Penni, LeSabra and Tleliare

lisa john 5:28

June 7, 2014

May beautiful memories of Dwain sustain you and may you find comfort in God's promise that you will see your love one again.

Narda (Crossley) Washington

June 6, 2014

may God be with the Bannister & Rhea family in your time of need . Dwain will be missed ,but not forgotten. always remeber that big grinn he had.

Lisa Riggins

June 6, 2014

To the Bannister family may God bless in time of need

Andrea Rising

June 6, 2014

To the Bannister & Rhea Family my deepest sympathy to each and everyone. Sorry I am not able to be there but I am praying that the Comfort of The Holy Spirit keep you. Psalm 121:1 Lift up my eyes unto the hills where does my help come from?

Eric Jones

June 6, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Virginia Francois

June 6, 2014

To the Banister family, please know that Dwayne will be truly missed. He was such a swell person. You are in my prayers.

Debbie Dave-McKinnis

June 6, 2014

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

Eddie, Gale & Cordell Harris

June 6, 2014

Our prayers are with you

DELORES MANASSA

June 6, 2014

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF NEED.PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY

EMMA JEAN KELLY

June 6, 2014

Gone but not forgotten

Emma Jean Kelly

June 6, 2014

Gone but not forgotten

Emma Paul

June 6, 2014

To my family: my heart is sadden to hear of the home going of such a fine young man. I know that God has prepared a place for him. He is now resting in the arms of Jesus. My love and prayers are with all.

Adrienne Hall

June 6, 2014

May you rest in Paradise, you will truely be missed My Friend...

Chanel&Jason Dunn

June 6, 2014

We will miss you Duke, and we will love you always.From Chanel&Jason Dunn &Family. RIP Duke. I will see you in Heaven Duke.
This is your cousin Nellie.

maxine adams

June 6, 2014

I am sorry for your loss

maxine adams

June 6, 2014

To Rhea family i am sorry for your loss

Sherry Burton-Williams

June 6, 2014

Praying for your family at this time.

Lisa Jackson

June 6, 2014

Praying for you as you grieve. May you feel God's comfort in your time of loss. Dwain will truly be missed.

Dedrick & Tammy Chambers

June 6, 2014

LIL DWAIN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

TAMMY POLK-CHAMBERS

June 6, 2014

DWAIN JR. YOU AND YOUR ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. REMEMBER GOD DOES NOT MAKE MISTAKES... WE LOVE YOU AND WE'RE JUST A CALL AWAY..... POLK/CARRUTH/MCGEE'S

Darren & Sandra Byrd

June 6, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian ANGEL to watch over you.

Fred E. Scott

June 6, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chareen @ Devon Hurst

June 6, 2014

Duke u gone but u will never be forgotten...

Joann Swilley

June 5, 2014

My prayers are with the family that God will comfort each of you. Psalms 30:5 says weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Dwain will surely be missed.

Mary Lee Bridges

June 5, 2014

May god give you rest and peace and may god be with the family and continue to guide and direct them

Orlando James

June 5, 2014

May the PEACE of GOD be with you all in your time of SORROW.

Donte' Miguel "DT" Bannister

June 5, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. "Daddy Wain" I will cherish our memories forever.
Love and miss you!

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