In Memory

Gregory Bankhead - Class Of 1969

 Gregory Dean Bankhead

December 29, 1948—September 10, 2009

 

Gregory Dean Bankhead was born on December 29, 1948, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.  He spent his early years in the Argentine district where he attended Franklin and Lincoln Elementary Schools.  Later, the family moved to the Quindaro district in Kansas City, Kansas.  He graduated from Wyandotte High School where he played football and track.  Gregory went on to attend Pittsburg State University where he majored in Architectural Drafting.  During his time at Pittsburg State University he was a member of the football and track teams.  Gregory became one of the first African-American draftsman at Structural Steel.  

Greg loved God; he loved life; he was quick to smile and laugh, and he loved to make his friends laugh.  He is survived by his son Gregory Bankhead, Jr. and his brother Jerry Bankhead, his special cousin, John Bankhead and many loving family and friends.








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