Wilbert Ray West

Wilbert Ray West, 87, of Hopkinsville, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Hopkinsville, KY.

Wilbert, the son of the late Frank West Sr. and Amelia Belle West, was born on August 19, 1938, in Christian County, KY.

Wilbert was a faithful member of Gordonville Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, youth director, church groundskeeper, cemetery committee, and male chorus. He was employed by Nascar, Phelps Dodge, and Skyline Animal Clinic. Wilbert was an entrepreneur, the owner of West BBQ, and he also owned a goat farm. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with grandchildren, and he loved cooking turnip greens. Also,he enjoyed cooking.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Anna Weaver West; siblings, Charles West, Frank West Jr., Walter R. West, and Ruby Brown; son, David West; and daughter, Jennifer West.

Survivors include his sons, Tony West, Larry West, Jeff West (DeAnna), Ronnie West, and Keith West (Tracey); Siblings, Walter L. Owens, James E. West (Shirley), Sarah Williams; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews.