Joseph Michael West I was born on Sept. 3, 1955, to George and Inez West in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, with his arms wrapped around the love of his life.
He enjoyed singing, writing music, and playing guitar. He loved to hunt, fish, and do anything outdoors. He loved the Lord and he loved his family dearly.
He married Brenda Carol Richmond of Doniphan, Missouri, on June 17, 1974 who survives.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jason Lewis West; parents, George and Inez West; brothers, George David West and Daniel Lee West.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda West of Naylor, Missouri; three sisters: Marge Bush of Doniphan, Jenny Sullivan and Husband Larry Sullivan of Fairdealing, Missouri and Sylvia Richmond of Doniphan, Additionally, he is survived by his son, Joseph West II and wife, Sharri West, of Frankfort, Kentucky; daughter, Jenny Ruhl of Naylor; six grandchildren: Leesha Andereck and husband, Aaron Andereck, Joseph West III, Jason West and fiancée, Andrianne Johns, Lilly Jones, Gracie Ruhl, and Bliss Ruhl. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren: Grayson and Ellius West. He’s also survived by many beloved nieces and nephew.
Visitation for Joe will be Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, starting at noon and the funeral will follow starting at 1 p.m. all in the Fowler and Sons Funeral Home at Neelyville, Missouri.