Joseph Flenory Garth Jr, 26, born January 16, 1997. To his parents, Shalita Banks and Joseph Garth Sr. God called his faithful servant to his eternal rest on Thursday, November 4, 2023. Joseph accepted Christ at an early age.

Joseph attended Cleveland public schools and was pursuing his GED.

Joseph is known to his family and loved ones as butter. He was known to his friends as Joe or Joe Bandz. Joesph was a kind-hearted soul who cherished his children beyond measure, made the most memories with his children, and stayed a devoted family person till the end. Family and friends were at the core of his being, and his warm, ever-smiling demeanor touched everyone he met.

As a child, he played youth muny league football for the Lake Erie Sharks, his favorite hobby and passion was rapping hip-hop music, and he loved to make YouTube videos of his music. Joseph made people laugh, he loved to talk a lot of smack it was who he was, and he played basketball. Joseph approached life with grace and made a lasting impact on all who knew him. At times Joseph could be irritating but you could not do anything but love him so dearly. He could turn your frown upside down and make you laugh. Joe had that one kind of smile no one could ever stay mad for so long with him. He was the leader of his own mind; he never gave up on anything in life, if it was a struggle he kept going. Joe was family first, always over money; he knew that money would come and go, but family would always be there. For all those things, he will truly be missed and always loved. A son, brother, father, cousin, and friend.

Joseph was preceded in death by his father Joseph Garth Sr., grandmother Shirley Garth, Grandfather Jesse Sharp, Uncles Terande Garth, Eddie Garth, John Banks,  Cousin Sidney Joseph Garth, Auntie Cherlyn Banks

Joseph is survived by his children Joseph Garth III, Royalty Smith, Parents Shalita Banks and (Joseph Garth Sr.), and siblings Tyrell, Nautica, Jovante, Jonasia, Terence, Joy, and Darnell. Grandmother Helen Charley, Uncle Darnell Banks, and Auntie Franchon Garth. Nieces Kyla, Alyssa, and Jordyn, Nephews Jamar, Isaiah, Terence III, childhood friend YB, and many cousins and friends. If you have not been mentioned, we are truly sorry.