George Ben West
July 26, 1927 - June 6, 2011
George B. West, 83, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at University Medical Center. Visitation is 5:00-8:00pm today at Alta Woods Baptist Church, Jackson. Funeral services are 11:00am Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the church with interment to follow in Lakewood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, one hour prior to services at the church.
Mr. West, a native of Haleyville, AL lived in Jackson for 56 years. He was an accomplished home builder until his retirement. He was a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church where he was a deacon and served faithfully in many aspects of his church and community. He loved gospel music and sang and recorded with different gospel groups for more than 50 years.
His greatest influence was his strong faith and Christian leadership, not only for his family but for all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and always had a smile that would light up your heart.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Alice Brogan West of Jackson; daughters, Debbie West of Gulfport and Marsha Turner of Florence; son, Stan West and wife Stacy of Martin, TN; grandchildren, Kimberly Shellenberger and husband Den of Garden Grove, CA, C.W., Katie and Kelli West of Martin, TN.
Memorials may be made to Alta Woods Baptist Church, 168 Colonial Dr., Jackson, MS 39204.