Funeral service for Joe W. West, age 83 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. West passed away Monday night in the Lynchburg Nursing Home.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. West was the son of the late Jim Bill and Daisy Lee Hill West. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict and was an amazing contractor and loved his family, and raising Boston terriers. He was a self-employed contractor and builder. He was a member of the Washington Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Martha LaVerne McCaleb West, two daughters Juandell (Ronnie) Groce of Smyrna and Jo Ann (Ricky) Scott of Fayetteville, grandchildren Meleia Dotson, Melanie Groce, Michael (Jill) Groce, Neil (Haley) Scott, Danielle Scott and eight great-grandchildren, brothers Rhea West, Harold (Diane) West, sister Doris (Bobby) Cothren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. West’s family would like to thank Lynchburg Nursing Home and the Manchester Medical Center for all their love and care.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 201 W. Lincoln St., Tullahoma, TN 37388. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday evening 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
James & Kaye Bonner
on November 20, 2014 at 8:15 pm
I remember Joe well and liked him very much. We spent many hours talking together over the years. Know that he was loved and respected by many and remember the good times as your comfort at this time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss is yours. Jim & Kaye Bonner
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I remember Joe well and liked him very much. We spent many hours talking together over the years. Know that he was loved and respected by many and remember the good times as your comfort at this time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss is yours. Jim & Kaye Bonner
Please know that you have our sympathy and love. Losing one’s parent is so hard. We pray that God will comfort you as you find some semblance of life without him. May you find peace. Much love, Sarah and Jack
Jo Ann,
Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. May you find comfort through your precious memories.
Love,
Dora
Thank you so very much for remembering our family during this very difficult time.
Joanne,
I am saddened to learn of the loss of your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Dunivan
Jo Ann and Ricky and family,
We are sorry for the loss of your dad. May God comfort you during this heartbreaking time. You will be in our thoughts.
Joanne I’m so sorry for you and your families loss me and Amber will be praying for you all I know things have not been the same since we lost my family but I still think about you all I’m so sorry May God help you and your family get through this time of need love Tommy and Amber Scott
West family:
Sorry for the loss of Mr. West. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, Wilma, Brent and Janice
Sending love and prayers to Uncle Joe and family! He was truly loved by many and I know I will personally never forget him! Love you all!
Debra