Kenneth Wade (Luke) West was born February 16, 1942 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late William (Snake) and Susie Eads West.
He was united in marriage to Florence King on September 22, 1966. Mrs. West preceded him in death on February 12, 2000, following 33 years of marriage.
Mr. West attended high school at Rose Creek, where he wore number 13 for the boy’s basketball team. He worked with various loggers as a timber cutter for approximately 50 years. Mr. West enjoyed reading the newspaper, sitting on his front porch, working jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a hard working man who did whatever it took to provide for his family. He was Baptist in faith.
Mr. West departed this life on August 11, 2021 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 5 Months, 26 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Brandy West of Henderson, TN; two sons, James West and wife Michelle of Whiteville, TN and Phillip West and wife Rita of Stantonville, TN; five grandchildren: Joshua Allen West, Matthew Tyler West, Cheyenne Rose West, Joseph Neil Gladish, and Jessica Nixon; a great-grandchild, Adalynn West; a sister, Sherry Dorris and husband David of Hornsby, TN; two brothers, Earl West and wife Patsy of Crump, TN and Robert Wayne West and wife Sue of Morton, IL; two sisters-in-law, Linda Kiestler and Amy West; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. West was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Kay Cox, and five brothers: James Earnest West, Joe Thomas West, Roy Dale West, Michael Denny West, and Billy Ray West.
