Latrell Banks was born to Leana Harris (Robert) and Samuel Dixon on October 7,1970 in Flint Michigan. Known to most at "T" or "Teester". After graduation in Grand Rapids and because a welder he began his traveling. After scouting many cities and different states he finally settled in in Cincinnati Ohio. He graduated from Job Corps and followed his Culinary Arts Career. "T" because the head Chef at The Horseshoe Casino where he satisfied thousands of people. He was this life of the party and a joy to be around.

He leaves to cherish his memories and love to his daughters Latrielle N Banks and Latriana V Banks. Two grandsons Jamie Render Jr and Samuel J Wright Jr. Brothers Donnie Banks Jr, Steven Banks, Manvel Brooke. Sisters Lydia Dooley and Yvonne Gilliam. His #1 home girl Niethsa Myles. And bonus children Diamond Jackson (Dyamond Danieyah Tony) Brianna Pulley (Kenzie Kenneth Jermaine) Brian Williams, Rashay Greene (Yvonne Rezon) and all his nieces, nephew, aunts, uncles, cousin, and friends.