Jerrell C. West Obituary (1953 - 2016)

"Poppa" transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on July 31, 2016. Jerrell was born on March 17, 1953 to the late Pauline West and Stonewall Jackson. He attended Kingsland Elementary and later graduated from Carver High School. As a young man, he saw the need to serve his country, thus he joined the Army for 3 1/2 years. While in the Army, he was a mechanic. Jerrell was a carpenter and also very active in sports. During his high school years, he loved playing basketball and baseball. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline and father, Stonewall; son James T. Clay; and two brothers, George T. West and Kenneth West. Jerrell leaves to cherish his memory, his grandson, Zokee Williams; a devoted loving cousin and caretaker Robena, Mozelle, and Victoria; two nieces, Shaundell Johnson, and Carol Jackson; sister in-law, Grace West; two aunts, Dorothy and Adelle West; devoted cousins, Earl, Stanley, and Barry West and a host of other relatives and friends among the Friend of Courts of Whitcomb. He will be greatly missed by all. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 12 Noon. Rev. Roscoe Jones, officiating. Interment Moore Family Cemetery, Chester, VA.