Jerry Lynn West
A memorial service for Jerry Lynn West, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jerry passed away at 5:36 a.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born November 14, 1959, at West Plains, Missouri to Evelyn Downing West and Jessie Lea West of Caulfield, Missouri. Jerry graduated from West Plains High School in 1979. In 1982 Jerry joined the United States Army, 567 Transportation Company. He served with the United States Army as Specialist Fourth Class for eight years and during that time he served in Desert Storm. Jerry also served in various locations around the world. Upon returning to West Plains, he worked in security for DRS for a period of twenty-two years. For the last five years, Jerry worked in security for Samaritan Outreach of West Plains. He was a Christian and his faith was the cornerstone of his life. His passion was in serving the Lord and in witnessing to those around him. His family, service to his Country and community were his greatest joys!
Jerry is survived by two sisters, Melva Johnson and husband, Perry D., West Plains, and Joyce James, West Plains; one brother, John West and wife, Sharon, Kingsville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Janina West, West Plains; one niece, Teena Skiles and husband, Joe, Brentwood, California; three nephews, Justin West and wife, Jodie, Independence, Missouri, Brock James and wife, Bethany, Springfield, Missouri and Jeremy West and wife, Melissa, St. Louis, Missouri; and many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
His parents, one brother, Jeff West, two nephews, Perry Dwayne Johnson II and Bradley Christopher Reid and his grandparents, preceded him in death.
A private burial will be in Fowler Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan Outreach or Fowler Chapel Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Phyllis Miller
January 14, 2025 @ 3:54 pm
To the families of Jerry I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Jerry. Any time our paths crossed he always made a point to say hello to me. He was a very kind person.
Anna Brauer
January 14, 2025 @ 6:49 pm
Melva and Joyce I’m so sorry to her about Jerry passing away. Prayers for the family
Faye Durham
January 15, 2025 @ 5:49 am
My heartfelt Sympathy for the family of Jerry West. He was such a good person & loved everyone. Prayers for the family & friends he leaves behind.
Amber Redburn
January 15, 2025 @ 7:54 am
Joyce, Melva/Perry, Jania, and Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Jerry. Jerry was always very friendly and kind to others. He was a joy to be around and visit with too. He will be missed! We will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God provide each of you peace, comfort, strength, and encouragement daily. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Melinda K DeShazo (Ray) Brenton
January 15, 2025 @ 8:49 am
Joyce & Melba and families:
I am so very sorry to read of Jerry’s passing and I will be lifting your beautiful families in prayer as you all travel on through the days and weeks to come.
Even though we look forward to that day, when the Lord calls us Home to rest in peace forever eternally, the loss and grief that we endure is at times overwhelming and that is when God will scoop you up in His arms and carry you through those, roughest and hardest days.
Carol Bybee
January 15, 2025 @ 1:53 pm
Our precious Jerry is forever with Jesus. What a day awaits us as we continue to serve our Lord until He calls us home. Prayers are with the family. Wish we could drive down; however, Minnesota is not very cooperative during the winter months. May our Lord’s presence hover over you during this time.
Carol Hayes Bybee & husband Ken. Ken loved conversing with Jerry. Love to cousins, Melva, Joyce and John
Zelma Inman
January 15, 2025 @ 5:21 pm
Melva, Joyce and John,
Love and Sincere Sympathy
Zelma M. Heinrich Inman
Kim Sinor
January 15, 2025 @ 9:02 pm
My thoughts and prayers are going up for your family. Oh my, how well I remember the year 1998. We bought our house on Washington Ave, and along with that came our back door neighbor Jerry West on Jefferson. What memories I have. Then 10 year later we moved but the neighbor/friendship connection never ceased. We had bought a couple rentals and Jerry was there keeping an eye open for Steve & Kim. When we would drive up to one of the houses here would come our friend. Many phone calls were recieved thru the years. My last phone call I recieved from Jerry was December 20 with a message his health was spiraling downward. Little did I know that would be my last call. You will be missed Jerry.
Sandy thomas Whitworth
January 16, 2025 @ 9:21 pm
Sorry to hear this Jerry was a good guy , always so friendly and would always visit with you An thank you for your service it was a great thing
Joyce you did a great thing