Earl Alonzo Bankston Jr.

February 9, 1948 - January 30, 2021

Earl was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 72. He was born in Amite, Louisiana but a lifetime resident of Loranger, Louisiana. He was known to be a family man that adored his grandchildren. Early on, Earl was a dairy farmer for 25 years, while enjoying horse showing in his past time. For many years, he served on the board for the Gulf Dairy Association and the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association. Later, Earl became a successful Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred Race Horse Trainer. When he was not attending to the horses, he was known to be a Dallas Cowboy fanatic. He was known to have a big heart and always lending a helping hand to those in need. Earl was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather that will deeply be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Georgiana Boudreaux Bankston; daughters, Treva Bankston Hernandez (Colby); son; Earl A. “Trey” Bankston III (Mychol); nephew, William “Eddie” Wilkinson (Kimberley); sister-in-law, Anita Boudreaux Garner (Richard); brother-in-law, Brian (Marina), Carl (Gail), Barry (Saskia), Chris (Lisa), Dickie (Janell); grandchildren, Caroline and Chandler Hernandez, Hayes Bankston. Earl is preceded in death by his parents, Earl E. Bankston Sr. and Ola Maythel Averett Bankston; sister, Bobbie Jean Bankston Wilkinson; brother-in-law, William E. Wilkinson Sr.; niece, Wanda J. “Sister” Wilkinson; cousin, William H. Bankston Sr. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson, 12012 Hwy 190 W. Hammond, LA 70401, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. The interment will follow at Lanier Cemetery in Loranger, Louisiana. Family and friends may watch the services virtually by zoom. Please click on the link at the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Use the meeting ID and password to join. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97529247050?pwd=N0pDaHozUXQ4VWMwd1l1VWZFMmlhZz09 Meeting ID: 975 2924 7050 Passcode: 270199