Henry J. Bannister
U.S. Army veteran served during World War II

Henry J. Bannister, 90, of Washington, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2004, in his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 5, 1913, in Buchanan, Va., a son of Jenkins and Bessie O. Henderson Bannister.

Mr. Bannister served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was formerly the bishop of his own church called the Baptised Believers.

Mr. Bannister was self-employed in the sanitation business.
On June 4, 1955, he married Rose E. Johnson, who died August 31, 2002.

Surviving are a brother, William Bannister of Roanoke, Va.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He made his home with his niece, Melvon Poole of Washington.

Deceased, in addition to his wife, are a son, Edwin J. Bannister; two brothers, Lee and James Bannister; and a sister, Mary Holley.

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