Mr. Ezell Banks

March 9, 1948 - August 23, 2018

Mr. Ezell Banks, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away at 1:28 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Ezell was born on March 9, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee to W.C. “Hambone” and Irene (Patterson) Banks. Ezell was a self-employed taxi driver and truck driver. He loved to drive and buy cars. Ezel loved watching western and wrestling on television. He loved to eat and cook banana pudding, lemon cake, beef stew and also barbequing for his family in the park. Ezel is survived by his companion of over 40 years, Annie Sims of Peoria; two sons, Octavious Alexander and Willie Sims both of Peoria; four daughters, JoAnn Sims of Chillicothe, IL, Gloria Sims, Lisa Sims and Diane Sims all of Peoria; two brother, W.C. Banks of St. Louis, MO and Todd Banks of Atlanta, GA; five sisters, Betty Banks, Ann Banks and Hattie Mae Banks all of Memphis, TN, Tara “Tookie” Banks of Peoria and Brenda Dew of Jackson, MS; nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son Ezell Banks, Jr. and one brother Tommie Banks.