Ellis Ralph West Sr.

Ellis Ralph West Sr. obituary, Pine Mountain Valley, GA

Ellis Ralph West Sr.

Ellis West Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cox Funeral Home - Hamilton on Mar. 7, 2026.
Ellis Ralph West Sr., 83, of Pine Mountain Valley, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the home of his daughter.

Mr. West was born at home in Pine Mountain Valley on January 13, 1943, to the late Harvey Lee West and Eddie Louise Nash West. A lifelong resident of Pine Mountain Valley, he was deeply rooted in the community he loved. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Ralph was a hardworking man who, alongside his beloved wife, owned and operated R & B Construction for many years before retiring. He took great pride in his work and in providing for his family. Above all, Ralph will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and a man who valued family above everything else.

Mr. West is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara Alice West of Pine Mountain Valley; his children, Donna Hughes (Terry) of Snellville, Ellis West, Jr. (Angel) of Pine Mountain, and Barbara West-Stemple (Ron) of Pine Mountain; 4 grandsons, and 13 great grandchildren, along with many other extended family members and friends who will cherish his memory.

Arrangements are being handled by Cox Funeral Home – Hamilton.

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Cox Funeral Home - Hamilton

240 Walton Street P. O. Box 473, Hamilton, GA 31811

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