- Date Of Birth: January 18, 1960
- Date Of Death: May 20, 2020
- State: Maryland
Jessie B. Bankhead Jr. was born January 18, 1960 as the tenth child of Jessie B. and Maggie Harris Bankhead. He grew up in a framing community of Cotton Valley Louisiana. He departed this life on May 20, 2020 as a result of complications related to the coronavirus. He accepted Christ at Hope Well Baptist Church in Cotton Valley Louisiana at the age of 6. Jessie attended Carrie Martin Elementary school where he enjoyed learning and interacting with his siblings, cousins and school friends. At Plain Dealing High school he excelled academically in student government, sports, chorus and he was a member of the National Honor Society. His musical abilities led him to sing the national anthem at his high school graduation. Earning a full ride scholarship for his athletic capabilities in 1978 he attended and graduated from Grambling State University. In the spring of his freshman year at Grambling State he met who would become his soul mate and life partner. Rebecca Smoot was his girlfriend through college. They were both 18 years old and at age sixty they have been married for 36 years. Jessie received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. Rebecca a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science.
