Willienard Banks

Willenard (also known to many as Bill) was born in Uniontown, Alabama in 1952 to Lucius Pete Banks and Annie Barnes. He was lovingly raised by his Aunt Lucille Banks Billingsley and her husband Lou David Billingsley. Willenard cherished his family. He is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Dr Renee Baugh; his siblings, Cornelia Ford, Cylister Banks, Cleo Pennington, Ella Jones, and Willie M. Banks; as well as many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Fannie Banks, Frank Banks, Annie Shepard, and his beloved dog of twelve years Chase Oklahoma. Willienard completed high school in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Slippery Rock University before obtaining his law degree at the University of Pittsburgh Law School. Willienard was a real estate attorney for UAW Legal Services Plan for thirty years before he retired. He enjoyed watching movies, especially classic westerns, visiting the dog park, listening to audiobooks, and traveling. Those who had the privilege of knowing Willienard will remember him for his quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, unwavering love for his family and friends, and countless memories he created throughout his life. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request donations be made to Michigan Humane Society in his memory or that acts of kindness be performed in his honor. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever

Willienard Banks

July 26, 2026