Funeral Service will be 10:30a.m., Saturday, November 21, at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor with Rev. Denton Popelka officiating. Burial will follow in Post Oak Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00p.m., Friday, November 20, at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor.
Mr. West was born to James E. and Tinne LouAnne (Ellis) West in Tupelo, Oklahoma. He married, Leona Marie Smith, August 9, 1941 and they lived most of their life in the Oglesby community. Mr. West retired from Coryell County after 20 years. He will be remembered for his kind heart, honesty, high moral values and his work ethic. Mr. West was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who was in need. He loved to joke around and had a great sense of humor.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 66 years, Leona Marie West; sons, James Earl West and Joe West; one granddaughter, Susan Lynn West; five sisters and three brothers.
Survivors include four sons, Donald West and wife Gladys of Oglesby, Thomas West of Canton, Rick West and wife Patsy of Canton, Lee West of McGregor, five daughters, Peggy Finkenbinder and husband Harold of Moffat, Judy Bodnar and husband Gary of McGregor, Betty Dodge and husband Bobby of Moody, Tawana Nance and husband Tommy of Troy, Kathy Popelka and husband Denton of Temple; daughters-in-law, Patsy West of Oglesby and Ronda West of Lorena; brother, William Larkin West and wife Geraldine of Jones, OK 31 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; 39 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations can be made to the Post Oak Cemetery Association or the First Baptist Church of Oglesby.
Arrangements under the direction of Cole Funeral Home, McGregor, TX.
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