Albert Francis Bannister, 64 of California, MD died December 17, 2010 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center after a long battle with illness brought on by diabetes.

Born November 12, 1946 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Elijah and Emma (Anderson) Bannister.

Albert graduated from Banneker High School in 1964, and later joined the U.S. Army. Albert attended Columbia School of Broadcasting and became St. Mary's County's number on disc jockey (DJ). Albert was known to his audiences as "Mr. B", "B-Love" and "Mighty Mighty Burner". Albert worked several jobs; Riggs Bank as a security guard, Southern Maryland Supply as an inventory clerk, and at the Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Activity (NESEA) as a warehouse supervisor. In addition to his prominence as the county's number one DJ, Albert's hobby was coaching the Oakville Bombers softball team.

Albert leaves behind his beloved wife of 43 years, Mary Elizabeth Bannister, a daughter, Darlene Elizabeth Bannister of California, MD, a son, Tyrone Francis Bannister (Kimberly) of Mechanicsville, MD, four grandchildren, Chardae Whalen, Travis Bannister, DeAngleo Bannister, and Antonio Wills, three great grandchildren, Travis Lamar Bannister, Jr., Antonio Marcellus Wills, Jr., and Emoni Tiyanna Wills, brothers, Willie Bannister (Connie) of Baltimore, MD, Harrison Bannister (Jackie) of Bowie, MD, George Bannister (Agnes) of Leonardtown, MD, sisters, Agalee Gibson of Baltimore, MD, Emma Greenfield (Charles) of Upper Marlboro, MD, sister in law, Shirley Hebb (Aloysius), brothers in law, Joe Nelson (Evangeline), Francis Nelson (Lorena), and Mickey Nelson (Annie).

In addition to his parents, Albert was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy Bannister, mother and father in law, George and Edith Nelson, his nieces Sharon Bannister and Mary Frances Hart and his nephew Jerome Bannister.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, December 23, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.