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Allen West Obituary
Allen Jerome West, 57, of Jackson, GA died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home.
His funeral service will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home with interment in Leesburg City Cemetery.
Born in Dawson, Mr. West grew up in the Albany area and had lived in Jackson for the last 15 years. He attended Wilcox High School, he was an old school plumber, who took pride in passing his knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople.
Mr. West had many things that he enjoyed, like NASCAR, working but most of all he loved to spend time with his grandsons.
Survivors include his wife Trica Adams West, sons Justin West (Alaina), John West, grandchildren, Hank Allen West, Waylon James West, brothers, Johnny Tom West, Jr. (Vanessa), Bruce Eric West (Michelle), sister, Alyssa West Jumento (Andrew), and a host of other family members.
The family will receive friends 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Mathews Funeral Home.
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