Statement from Police Chief Troy Finner Houston Police Department Octobter 13, 2021 - It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks. He has been fighting COVID-19 for some time and, sadly, lost his battle today (Oct. 13). Officer Wilbanks, 53, has been an HPD officer since June of 1994. Throughout his lengthy career, Officer Wilbanks worked in the Southeast, Southwest, Clear Lake, Traffic Enforcement, Vehicular Crimes, Tactical Operations and Air & Marine Divisions. Officer Wilbanks was most recently assigned to the Special Operations Division. All of HPD mourns the loss of Officer Wilbanks and we ask the entire city of Houston to join us in lifting his family in prayer. Today, we lost a man who is the epitome of what it is to be a public servant. Sadly, Senior Police Officer Wilbanks is HPD’s second line of duty death due to COVID-19.
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Final Police Honors for Officer John Wilbanks #RIPOfficerWilbanks
Oct. 14, 2021
The funeral service for Officer John Wilbanks will take place on Monday (October 18) at 10 a.m. at Grace Church Houston at 14505 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45). On Monday morning, Officer Wilbanks' body will be escorted from the Peevey Funeral Home, 12440 Beamer Road, to Grace Church Houston. HPD will provide details on the departure and arrival times and the escort route once finalized. The public is welcome to attend. However, due to COVID-19 protocols, seating is limited. Family, friends, HPD staff, and those who knew Officer Wilbanks will be seated first. Following the funeral service, full police honors will be rendered outside the church. HPD will live-stream the service and the rendering of honors on its social media platforms. Members of the public who wish to honor Senior Police Officer Wilbanks are strongly encouraged to use HPD's social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and local news coverage to view the services. There are no burial services currently planned, although they will likely remain private.
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