Frederick 'Donald'
Banning, 82
Frederick "Donald" Banning of Harahan, LA and Cambridge, MD, died May 19, 2022 at Scofield house in Metairie, Louisiana.
He was born September 20th 1939 in Cambridge, MD to Frederick Scott Banning and Mildred Lewis Banning.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Jewel Marie Banning, nee Berteau, of Gonzales, LA. (died May 2 , 2010).
Donald was an educator and advocate for the blind his whole life. He was a faithful and active Episcopalian, and member of All Saints Church in River Ridge, and Christ Church in Cambridge.
Family he leaves to honor his amazing life are his sister, Frederica Banning; his daughters, Donna Brown (Howard), Amy Carroll (Chris); son, Donald Scott Banning (Jill); nephew, Travis Bourgeois; grandchildren, Elana and Adira Brown, Sam Carroll, and Ashley and June Banning and their mother Angela; as well as many cousins and nieces and nephews.
His story telling, wit and open heart will be terribly missed by all.
Please join us for a service in his memory and reception afterwards at All Saints Episcopal Church, 100 Rex Drive, River Ridge Louisiana on June 4, 2022 at 10 a.m. (central T.) Live stream and Recorded access at www.facebook.com/allsaintsnola. It is not necessary to have Facebook to join.
Donations can be made in his name to the National Federation of the Blind of Louisiana, All Saints Episcopal Church, or Compassus Hospice of Metairie LA.
A memorial service in Cambridge, MD will be held in the future.