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Gary West Obituary
Gary Lynn West, 77, of Hickory, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee
He was a member of Family Church of Christ, a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, and a Kentucky State Trooper for 22 years and a Benton Police officer/chief for 12 years
Gary is survived by his son, Paul West of Mayfield; his daughter, Lori Grantham of Boaz; one brother, John Phillip West of Hickory; eight grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, John Paul and Charlene Schmidt West.
Services were held Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield. John Dale and Andy Walker will officiate. Interment will follow at Spring Creek Church of Christ Cemetery.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post # 26. Kentucky State Police Honor Guard will be standing guard at the casket and presenting colors to the family.
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Mayra and Tommy Ballard
January 3, 2025
We met Gary in 2013 when we were moving in our current home. He was very neighborly. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Paul West and family.
Thomas Finck
January 2, 2025
Gary was a great person as well a great Trooper. He will be missed
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