Joseph "JC" Banken, Sr. of DeQuincy, Louisiana, was born on December 16, 1946 and passed away on May 31, 2026, at 79 years of age.

JC was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. For 37 years, he worked as a postman for the DeQuincy Post Office.

He loved farming and raising his cows, being outdoors, and gardening. Above all, JC was a devoted Christian and faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Cathy Banken; children, Joey Banken and Annette Spell and husband Bill; grandchildren, Josh Banken, Bryce Banken, Meghan Spell, Kenzie Spell, and Kaiden Spell; and brother, John Banken (Donna); and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in passing by his parents, Virgil and Letha Banken; siblings, Dortha Ann Banken and Marlin Marcantel.

Please feel free to wear your overalls in honor of JC.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, June 8, 2026 at New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Visitation will continue from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at New Hope Baptist Church, DeQuincy, Louisiana. Rev. Rodney Bankens and Rev. Lloyd Gibbs will be officiating. Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery, DeQuincy, Louisiana.