Roland Eddie Banks, professional truck driver
Roland Eddie Banks, 60, of Harbeson, was born Aug. 13, 1955, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015l at Delaware Hospice, Milford.
Eddie attended the Milford School District in his early years of school. He enjoyed playing baseball, and thought he was a pretty good pitcher. He also played football for Milford. He would later graduate from Lake Forest High School, Felton, in the Class of 1974.
Upon graduation from high school, Eddie enlisted in the U.S. Army; his service was brief due to medical related issues. On Feb. 15, 1992, Eddie married the love of his life, Lorretta Canady, who preceded him in 2012.
He would join his wife in membership at the United Deliverance Bible Center, Laurel, under the leadership of Pastor Catherine Camper. He was active in various auxiliaries during that time.
He enjoyed spending time with his family; he had a great sense of humor, was an amateur photographer at family gatherings, enjoyed fishing, working on vehicles, especially his race car, and was a regular handyman with his greatest accomplishment being an addition to their home.
Eddie spent most of his adult life as a professional truck driver. He worked for several employers before becoming co-owner and operator of E & L Trucking Company. He retired when his health began to fail him.
Eddie was also predeceased by Mocile Williams, Roland Banks, Carter Williams, and John Boone.
Eddie is survived by two sons, Darrell Canady and Carlos Benson; one daughter, Juanquetta Howell; mom, Georgia Boone; three brothers, James Midgett (Willie Mae), Anthony Williams (Michelle) and Johnny Boone; eight sisters, Yolanda Phillips (Dallas), Roslyn Williams Crouell (Earl), Bonnie McCloud (Willie), Sheila Smith (D.Truman), Charlotte Boone, Jennifer Boone and Jacqueline Young; three aunts, Mary Stokes, Margaret McCoy and Emma Carmen; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the United Deliverance Bible Center, 532 W. 7th St. Laurel, where friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Millsboro.
