Kevin West, 61, of Hixson, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born October 16, 1961. Kevin joined the Chattanooga Police Department on July 14 of this year as Director of Public Affairs after retiring from WGOW, where he was the program director. He began his media career in Jackson, Michigan, working not only in radio news, but also newspaper and television. West was also a 24-year veteran of the United States Navy, retiring as Captain in 2021.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Carlene; five children, Becky (Rick) Mercer, Emily (Dustin) Basham, Kyle (Paige) West, Ellie Conway, and Jack Conway. He is also survived by his parents, Ken and Bertha West, and his brother Bruce (Brigid) West. Kevin leaves behind six grandchildren: Kynlee Hudson, Eli and Elsie Basham, as well as Evelyn, Samuel, and Lily Mercer.
A celebration of life for Kevin will be held Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sea Cadets at: www.seacadets.org, Bridge Refugee Services at: www.bridgerefugees.org or the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs at: www.dvnf.org
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at: www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com for the West family.
