William Dexter Bankhead Sr

Mr. William D. Bankhead 75, Youngstown, departed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his residence. 

 

Mr. Bankhead was born November 17, 1947 in Farrell, PA., a son of Calvin and Beatrice A Brown Bankhead. He was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and New Castle School of Trade. He worked for General Motors, Youngstown Water Department, and served in the US Marine Corp from 1973-1977. He loved to go fishing, golfing, home remodeling/repair, and he loved to cook and bake.

 

He leaves to cherish his  memory his children, Shawn, Rochelle, William Jr., Sheena, Shain, and Shawn, several grandchildren, one great-grandchildren and a brother, Calvin Bankhead, and a host of other relatives and friends.

 

He was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Lucy, Keith, Tallulah, Ronald, Irene, and Gerald "Butch" Bankhead, and a daughter Erin.

 

Funeral services will be 12 noon on Wednesday, August 8, 2023 at the F. D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Friends may call from 11 am to 12 noon on Wednesday at the funeral home.