It is with regret we announce the passing of James Larry West, age 67, of Fayetteville, TN. Larry was born on November 18, 1951 in Lincoln County, TN to William C. West and the late Mary Stevenson West. He enjoyed fishing, worked as a Facilities Engineer with Goodman and was a member of the Church of Christ. The joy of his life was spending time with his grandson and Larry was affectionately known as “Pa.” Mr. West passed away on January 24, 2019 at his residence.

Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Connie Monks West; son, Matt West of Fayetteville; daughter, Lauren Lambert and husband Joshua of Kelso; and grandson, West Nelson Lambert.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 PM until 8 PM on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Higgins Funeral Home. A private burial service was held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to the Hayden C. Hammons Memorial Scholarship at PO Box 116, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of James Larry West.