Mr. Buddy West, age 65 of Middleton, departed this life Tuesday morning, January 28, 2014 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Mr. West was born in McNairy County November 2, 1948 to the late W. T. and Ruby West. He lived most of his life in Hardeman County and worked for Harmon Automotive and also as a forklift driver at a sawmill. He was married to Janet West, and enjoyed mowing the grass, riding four wheelers and fishing.
In addition to his wife of over 40 years, Mr. West is survived by two daughters, Amy West of Middleton and Barbie Chunn and husband Mike of Milan; a son, Brian West and wife Candace of Selmer; four sisters, Edna Mateer and husband Mike of Millington, Sue Doles and husband Jessie Lee of Pocahontas, Judy York of Middleton and Frances Dole and husband Roger of Pocahontas; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jean Stanley; and a niece, Janice Burnette.