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Jimmy West Obituary

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Jimmy Paul West, affectionately known as Jim, 75, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Memphis, TN. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Ruddle Road Church of God at 11:00 a.m. (1400 Ruddle Road, Blytheville, AR 72315). Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie Smith West of Southaven, MS; children, Meredith Selvidge and James "Jim" West and his wife Kristi, both of Jonesboro, AR; step-children, Blake Smith and his wife Christy of Southaven and Brock Smith and his wife Jena of Madison, MS; grandchildren, Jax Selvidge, Addison Selvidge, Cru West, and Parks West; step-grandchildren, Collyn Smith, Ryker Smith, Reed Smith, Aaron Smith, and Allie Smith; and his siblings, Don West and his wife Jewel of Blytheville, AR, Patsy Burress of Paragould, AR, Becky Straubinger and her husband Roger of Blytheville, and Willie West and his wife Nikki of Pocahontas, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Jesse Vaughn West. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Mr. Jim West can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://tinyurl.com/mrxjjcyc) or Le Bonheur Children's Hospital (https://tinyurl.com/2smpntf3). Expressions of condolences may be left on Mr. Jim West's Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhomesh.com.

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Published by WMC on May 1, 2025.

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Faith and Thom Gross

May 26, 2025

Treasured times with Jim and Debbie - he will be sorely missed. Until we meet again, my friend ... and what a joyful celebration that reunion will be!

Melinda Brasfield

May 3, 2025

Hey Mrs. Debbie,

I know it's been a while but we have never stopped thinking about you guys and wondering how you are. We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are always in our hearts and thoughts . Love you, Melinda and Jessica Brasfield.

P.S. We are still in the same house.

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Celebration of Life

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Ruddle Road Church of God

1400 S Ruddle Road, Blytheville, AR 72315

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626 Star Landing Road East, Southaven, MS 38672

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