Mr. Joseph Wayne Bankston was born March 7,
1949, to his parents, the late Mr. James H. Bankston and the late
Mrs. Madie M. Echols Bankston, in Moulton, Alabama. He was
preceded in death by one brother, Johnnie Frank Bankston.

Joseph was an excellent chef and appeared on television networks
displaying his favorite recipes. He was an art broker and an art
dealer in Denver, Colorado, as well as the Northwestern United
States. He was also a partner in a movie production company,
helping to produce documentaries. Before accomplishing and
acquiring these attributes, he served in the United States Marine
Corps and participated in the Vietnam War conflict.

He leaves to cherish his memories: four sisters, Odessa P. Reeder,
Theresa (Robert) Williams, Beverly (Gene) Garlington, and
Sharon (James) White; two brothers, James (Callie) Bankston
and David (Ann) Bankston; a heartfelt, special niece, LeQuicha
(Shawn) Bankston; and other nieces and nephews.

Transitory Service Rendered By: Grace Memorial Funeral Home- Sheffield, Alabama