James Edwin West

James Edwin West, known to most as Jim, passed away on May 19, 2016 in Middlebrook, Missouri at the age of 85 years. He was born on April 26, 1931 in Annapolis, Missouri, the son of the late Cleophas "Cle" and Clara (Lewis) West. On November 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty Brooks. To this union two children were born: James Jr. and wife Kim West of Benbrook, Texas and Michael West of Viburnum, Missouri. On March 28, 1966 Jim was united in marriage to Treva Mounce. To this union six children were born: Frederick West of Ironton, Missouri, Rodney and wife Amanda West of Pilot Knob, Missouri, Catana West of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Tamara and husband Tom Moise Jr. of Belleview, Missouri, Ricky West of Ironton, Missouri and Christal and husband Toby Jones of Middlebrook, Missouri; a sister, Ann Hendrix of Farmington, Missouri; a sister-in-law Teresa West of Potosi, Missouri, seventeen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends....