Eugene George "Peter Boy" Banks Obituary (1948 - 2022)

Eugene George "Peterboy" Banks departed this earthly life and entered his eternal home on Friday, October 21, 2022. Peterboy was born on March 3, 1948, to the union of the late William and Rosemary McGee Banks of Laplace, LA. He was christened at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. He attended Our Lady of Grace School, until transferring to Fifth Ward High School. Peterboy married Audrey Williams, and their union was blessed with one son, the late Renaldian Eugene Banks. He later divorced, and never remarried. Eugene will be missed by his sister: Emma Jeanne Banks-Baloney of Laplace, LA; fraternal brothers and sisters: Gloria Chatman of New Orleans, LA, JoAnn Kirkland of Laplace, LA, and Kenneth Alexander of New Orleans, LA; uncle: Tyrone (LaShant) Creecy of Laplace, LA; Godparents: Barbara Jean Creecy and Mr. Branch King; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Eugene lived in Milesville, LA his entire life, where he also worked as a carpenter and handyman. He enjoyed solving word puzzles, reading books, especially his bible and devotional books, looking at old cowboy movies, listening to old school blues, spending time with his buddies, playing cards, and going to the casino. He mostly enjoyed being of service. You see.....some will miss the Uber driver on the first, third, and fifth of the month, taking them to the store. Some will miss getting anything that broke in, on, or around the house fixed. Others will miss him being at the casino or playing cards. However, we will ALL miss his kind heart and loving spirit. his happy smile, and that "Bill Banks" look that said "No I'm not!" Peterboy also leaves precious memories with his devoted friends: Charles Lennix, Carl Michael Banks, who was also his cousin, Anthony Cambre, Alvin Bernard, and Warren Lee Watkins; his go to nephew: Richard (Mannie) Hardy; his loving family of Choice: Partia Lee and her children and grandchildren, especially Chakita (Bird) Lee who called him daddy and treated him accordingly; lastly, his caretaker, his voice, his ride or die, the love of his life, his niece: Yvette B. Perrilloux, whom he affectionately called "my heart". Peterboy was preceded in death by his parents: William "Bill" and Rosemary McGee Banks; grandparents: Emma Jeanne McGee Creecy and Eugene McGee, Alcide Creecy whom he was reared by, and Mahalia and Willie Banks; three brothers: Walter and William Chatman and Alexander Hardy Sr.; loving aunts and uncles: Harriet and Matthew Banks, Douglas Creecy, and Elbrae and Norman Alexander; and cousin: Tyrone Creecy Jr. As much as we will all miss Peterboy, God's will had to be done. He will always be in both our hearts and prayers. So....rest in peace my brother, until we meet again. We would like to sincerely thank the staff of Tulane Medical Center's Cancer Unit and the staff of Compassus Hospice. Our family would also like to express our gratitude for the many acts of kindness shown to us during this difficult time. Your thoughts, prayers, phone calls and visits with us are truly appreciated. May God bless you all; with much love from the Banks, McGee, and Creecy families. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, Octiber 29, 2022, from 1pm - 5pm in Milesville at 151 Apricot St., Laplace, LA 70068. Private family burial to follow. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!"