Kenneth Belvie West, 81, of Pleasant Groves, Alabama, passed peacefully at his home December 8, 2020. He was a dedicated husband, father, and “paw paw” to his family. He married his wife, Mary Catheryn West of 62 years on January 3, 1959 and together raised 4 children. Kenneth was a faithful member of Pleasant Groves Holiness Church where on September 25, 1971 received the gift of the Holy ghost. His faith in his Heavenly Father and love for his family could be seen in every step of life he took. Kenneth had several grand, great, and great-great grandchildren that were the light of his life. He was a wonderful example to them all. Although, he will be deeply missed, the good times and memories shared with his family and friends will remain in our hearts forever.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Pleasant Groves Cemetery with Rev. Shirley Byrum and Rev. James Carl Black officiating. He will lie in state on Friday from 11:00 am until time of service at the church. The family respectfully asks that all visitors wear a mask.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Mary Catheryn West; son, Mickey (Sharon) West; daughters, Judith Matthews and Michelle (Matt) Cook; grandchildren, Nick (Erin) West, Mandy (Jeff) Hopper, Amy (Scott) Pace, Emily Miller, Blake (Maranda) West, Kate (Josh) Brooks, Amber Davy, Tyson McAllister, John (Melody) Wright, Mark (Stephanie) Wright, Adam (Medina) Wright, Matt (Casey) Wright, Nathan (Roxie) Wright, Timothy (Rebecca) Wright, Leah (Jordan) Gray; 40 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and honorable mention, Danny and Annelie Last and their 3 children and Ferdinand, Theodor, and Wilhelmine.
He was preceded in death by daughter, Vickie Wright; grandchildren, Luke Wright and Tabitha Wright; parents, J.N. and Hettie West; brothers, Ernest West and Thomas West; and sisters, Mildred Peacock, Amanda West, Gertrude Cain, Audrey Short, Ella Mae West, Vera Davis, Retha Hudgins, and Jean Pence.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
