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Charles J.L. Banks, 1924--2008
Fri, Jun 27, 2008  "My
goal was to promote scholarship and provide opportunities for youth, particularly
young African-American males, and to stimulate their ambitions."
Charles
Banks Charles J.L. Banks, 83, died on Sunday, June 22, 2008 after a brief
illness. Banks was a long-time resident of Mumford, NY.
He served as a trustee
of the Scottsville Free Library, as a volunteer with the Big Springs Museum, a
deacon at Second Baptist Church, as a member of Wheatland's Economic Development
Commission and is a member of the President's Multicultural Alumni Advisory Council
at the University of Rochester. Banks made his musical mark while a student
at Caledonia High School. He played clarinet and saxophone in the band and orchestra
was president of the Music Club. Charles organized a jazz band called the Hep
Cats which played for school and community events. While serving in the U.S. Army,
he played in the 327th Army Band and also played organ for the chaplain. After
his discharge from the military, Charles played with the Mercer Ellington Band
and the Gerald Wilson Band in Los Angeles before returning to the Rochester area
where he completed his undergraduate work at the University of Rochester and earned
a master's degree in public administration. He's been organist at the Second Baptist
Church in Mumford and conducted several interdenominational and interracial choral
groups in Rochester and Buffalo and was a vocalist with the Rochester Oratorio
Society. He served his country in WWII and played in the army band and
after his discharge, played saxophone for a traveling big band before settling
down to take a job with Eastman Kodak Company
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My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Audrose Banks and family. May God grant the family His Comfort and His Care.
I have fond memories of Charles and Audrose when they lived and worked in Buffalo NY. Charles was certainly an asset to both the minority and general communities of WNY. I shall remember his support of my professional goals, and of my journey to pursue the ministry. He touched the lives of many persons, in very positive ways. "Rest eternal grant to Charles Banks, O Lord; And let light perpetual shine upon him."
Peace and Blessings,
Canon Shirley M. Watts
I met charles some years ago. i knew his entire family before iI met. He was a gracious man and did always have a greart smile. You have given more information on his accomplishments than he did. How wonderful to read good things about how he touched people. I blieve he was a charitable man. the best to his remaining family. It was a pleasure to have met him
Elaine Moore
Mr. Banks greeted everyone with a broad smile and a strong hello. He demonstrated warm human spirit. He will be missed as a regular presence at the major social gatherings in Rochester.
andrew ray
maybe at a later date ,you could include some of his many accomplishments in the local community.
ellen h. stubbs
Brother Banks was definately an asset to the Mumford, Monroe and Erie County Communities. He was a father, brother, friend, provider,and the ultimate Alpha Man. He would be severly missed.
The Gates of Heaven will definately welcome this true man of God.
James Waters
A great person who will be missed by so many. My Alpha Phi Alpha Brother I truly enjoyed the times I spent with you and learned a lot from you. May you rest in peace.
Bro. Dan Robinson
Charles Banks was an angel of a man. He always opened his home to the choir and showed us incredible hospitality. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his brother George and his wife.God bless you all.
Myra Brown
Myra Brown
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