Josef Luis Banks

Josef “Joe” Luis Banks, age 53, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Joe was preceded in death by his father, James D. Banks; and grandparents, James M. Banks and Ollie Fae Banks. He is survived by daughter Julienne; mother May Lei; cherished companion Linda Waddell; siblings Juana (Michael) Hostin, Paula, Nic, Mary and Robbie; in addition to a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joe was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 29, 1963. A 1982 graduate of Father Joseph Wehrle Memorial High School and a 1987 graduate of The Ohio State University, Joe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Photography and Cinema and was a scholar athlete in track and field, earning four varsity letters. Joe was employed at the State of Ohio, owned a professional photography business and was actively involved in the church and local community. He was a mentor to many local, young athletes. Joe was named the 2017 Diocese of Columbus Catholic Man of the Year and was a Knight of the Order of Peter Claver. He was also Vice Chair of the Never Quit Scholarship Foundation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to two charities that were near and dear to Joe: Knights of Peter Claver (please notate Chapter 298 scholarship fund; 1825 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116) and St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church. The family would like to recognize Dr. Wanda and the members of the Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy Group at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center as they were a special part of his life.