BANKS, ROLAND V.Roland V. Banks, Denver. Father of Shana and Dana Wilson, both of Dallas, TX; son of Clydie V. Banks, Denver; brother of Rhonda J. Jackson, Denver ...

In a quest to become a better basketball player, and ultimately a better person, Roland Banks II, known to most as simply R.J., has spent much of the last two years on a journey to reach those goals.

Roland Edward Banks, a pianist and composer, died of Parkinson’s disease Dec. 1 at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. He was 81 and lived in Baltimore. Mr. Banks was born in Baltimore and ...