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In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents: Theodore and Eva Pike West, and Arlin and Vela Wilkerson Sexton; brother: Jeffrey West; brothers-in-law: Don Stephens and Wayne King; great nephew: Jesse Wayne Brewster; and father-in-law: Herb King.
Shady was a member of the New Salem United Baptist Church. He had the most gorgeous blue eyes, a beautiful smile, and a heart of gold.
Shady is survived by his loving wife of 47 years: Kathy King West; son: Michael West; granddaughter: Kaelyn West; sister: Debby Stephens; sister-in-law: Kim King; mother-in-law: Edna Faye King; nephews: Brandon Murphy and wife Carrie, Nathan Murphy, Corey King and wife Alicia, and Caleb King and wife Kaitlyn; niece: Tara Brewster; great niece and nephews: Wyatt Brewster, Rylin Murphy, Jaden King, Jase Brewster, and Avery Murphy; bonus great nieces: Brooke Raper (Gary), Destiny Worley (Jeremy), and Jasmine Gibson; and many other relatives and friends.
Friends may visit with the West family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Stanley and Bro. Eugene Lay officiating. Music will be provided by Tony Daugherty.
Committal service will follow in Scott Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Brandon Murphy, Corey King, Caleb King, Wyatt Brewster, and Jaden King.
In Lieu of Flowers, the family requests donations be made to: Appalachian Life Quality Initiative's Mission Tree Outreach Program by one of two ways:
By mail: c/o Kathy West or by: PayPal @alqi2020
2584 Buffalo Road
Oneida, TN 37841
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