Dr. William "Bill" H. Bankhead

Dr. William H. "Bill" Bankhead Jr., resident of Baton Rouge, passed away less than one week before his 90th birthday on January 8, 2025.

Bill was a proud Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, he attended Catholic High, Springfield College, LSU; receiving his EdD from LSU.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Ann Bankhead, sister-in-law Janet Burja, sons John (Carla) and Dan (Tiffany), grandchildren William, Elizabeth, Katherine and Ian. He was preceded in death by his father William H. Bankhead Sr, mother Cordelia Whiddon Bankhead, and sister Jolene Broussard.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. Baton Rouge, LA 70816, on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.