Roy West

Roy West

Roy West Obituary

Visit the Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service - Franklin website to view the full obituary.

Roy Eugene West, born on April 20, 1953, in Osceola, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, in Pegram, Tennessee.

He is survived by his three children, Brian West, Dustin West, and Lyndsie Ivey, along with daughters-in-law Susan West and Jessica West, and son-in-law Billy Ivey Jr. Roy was a proud and loving grandfather to Evan West, Billy Ivey III (Buddy), and Aedra West.

He was preceded in death by his father Oliver West, mother Mary West, brother Larry West and sister Janet Hartman.

A private funeral service will be held to honor his memory.

Roy’s loving spirit and dedication to his family will be deeply missed.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service - Franklin

206B Cool Springs Blvd. Suite 201, Franklin, TN 37067

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