The memory of Joseph Matthew Garlitz of Kingwood, West Virginia, who passed away on April 29, 2024 at the age of 53, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Matthew Garlitz to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Max Garlitz and Sandy Garlitz (Sterling); and his brother Gene White. He is survived by : his wife Shannon Garlitz (Graham); his children, Amanda Rinkes (Chuck) of Kingwood and Dakota Garlitz (Lindsey) of Kingwood; his grandchildren, Madelyne Garlitz and Benjamin Rinkes; his siblings, Dr. John Garlitz (Toby) of Lewisburg, Tammy Nutter of Clarksburg, Tonya Bray (Glenn) of Edmond, OK and Timalisa Jackson (Brett) of Ft. Myers, FL; his siblings-in-law, Tanya White of Albright, Rick Shrout (Susan), Mike Graham of Kingwood and Eric Graham (Beverly) of Kingwood; and his mother-in-law Jeniffer Graham (Roy Watkins) of Kingwood. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, May 3rd 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, May 4th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kingwood Funeral Home and Crematory (295 S Price St, Kingwood, WV 26537). A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Browning Funeral Home - Burke Chapel