James Larry West

James Larry West, 71, of LaFayette, Georgia, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the late William and Ruby West. Larry had lived in the LaFayette area since 1986 and attended Faith Worship Center in LaFayette, Georgia. Larry enjoyed working on cars and doing all types of restoration work on them. For over twenty years, he enjoyed playing guitar at church and worshipping with his church family. Larry dearly loved his wife and family, and he always enjoyed the times they spent together. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. His family's love for Larry was deep and unwavering, and he will be missed.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents, William West, Jr. and Ruby West; brother, Kenneth West; and sister, Vickie Anderson.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of seventeen years, Marsha West; children, Larry West of LaFayette, Georgia, William (Misty) West of LaFayette, Georgia, Lois Sue (Mike) McClendon of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, Monica (Jonathan) Burgess of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, George (Crystal) Miles of LaFayette, Georgia, and Ginger Hester of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; siblings, Billy (Shelia) West of LaFayette, Georgia; Eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The family has arranged for a time to remember and honor Larry. Friends and family are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The funeral service, a time to celebrate Larry’s life, will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at noon, with Pastor Russell Swafford officiating. Following the service, we will proceed to Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, 724 Hogan Road, Rossville, Georgia, for the burial. The family appreciates your prayers and support during this difficult time.

An Online guest book can be found at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Wilson Funeral Homes – LaFayette Chapel is handling the funeral arrangements.

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Wilson Funeral Home – Lafayette Chapel
1779 North Main Street P.O. Box 1592
LaFayette, GA 30728
(706) 638-1122
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