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    Mr.  Robert Cashpy Banks
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    Mr. Robert Cashpy Banks

    September 15, 1923 - January 31, 2018

    Mr. Robert Cashpy Banks, 94, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 5:33 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Heartland Care Center. Robert was born on September 15, 1923 in Oxford, Mississippi to Charlie and Nina (Berry) Banks. He met his common law wife, Rosie Vance in Memphis and he assisted in raising her three children. Robert was educated in Mississippi and went on to serve his country in the US Army as an ammunitions deliverer and also a cook as his tour ended with an honorable discharge. Robert moved to Peoria in 2004 to live with his niece, Evergale (Craig) Warr. He worked for Lucky Heart Cosmetic Company for forty seven years. Robert leaves to cherish his most precious memories, his loving and devoted niece and caregiver, Evergale (Alonzo) Warr of Peoria; his sister, Ernestine Kelly, and nieces and nephews, Luberta Lewis, Alfreda Wells, Henry (Crystal) Wells, Willie Wells, Minnie Barber, Karen Wells, Brenda Wells, Fannetta Wells and Jacqueline Cross, three step children whom he helped raise, Rosetta Wilson, Patricia Malone and Robert Malone, 12 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren and of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mamie Wells. A memorial service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Simons Mortuary with a visitation beginning at 11 am. Rev. A.C. Rhymes of Rising Sun Christian Church will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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    Mr. Robert Cashpy Banks, 94, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 5:33 am on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Heartland Care Center. Robert was born on September 15, 1923 in Oxford, Mississippi to Charlie and Nina (Berry) Banks. He met his... View Obituary & Service Information

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